Meaning and Usage
The word 瓶 (びん) refers to a bottle, typically made of glass or plastic, used to hold liquids or other substances. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation when talking about containers for drinks, medicines, or other liquids.
Common Collocations
- 瓶に入れる (びんにいれる): to put something into a bottle
- 瓶を開ける (びんをあける): to open a bottle
- 瓶を洗う (びんをあらう): to wash a bottle
These collocations are frequently used when discussing handling or preparing bottles.
Register and Politeness
瓶 is a neutral, standard word suitable for both casual and formal contexts. It is commonly used in daily life and does not carry any special formality.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 瓶 (びん) with other container words like ボトル (bottle in katakana) or 缶 (かん, can). 瓶 specifically refers to bottles, often glass, while 缶 refers to cans. ボトル is a loanword and can be used interchangeably in some contexts but 瓶 is more traditional and common in Japanese.
Practical Tips
When using 瓶, it often appears with verbs related to handling containers, such as 入れる (to put in), 開ける (to open), or 洗う (to wash). Using these verbs with 瓶 will help you sound natural and clear in conversation.