Meaning and Usage
"バケツ" refers to a bucket or pail, typically a plastic or metal container used to carry or hold liquids like water. It is a common everyday object in households and workplaces.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "バケツ" in contexts involving cleaning, gardening, or any activity requiring water transport. For example, filling a bucket with water for mopping or collecting rainwater.
Collocations and Patterns
- バケツに水を入れる: to put water in a bucket, a very common phrase when talking about cleaning or watering plants.
- バケツを持つ: to carry a bucket, often used when transporting liquids.
- バケツリレー: a bucket relay, a common group activity or emergency water transport method.
Register and Nuance
"バケツ" is a neutral, everyday word with no particular formality. It is used in casual and formal contexts alike.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "バケツ" with other containers like "桶" (おけ), which is more traditional and wooden. "バケツ" usually implies a modern, often plastic bucket.