🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

vidraria artística

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vi-ˈdɾa-ɾi-a ar-ˈtʃis-ti-kɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shokei glass/ʃoʊˈkeɪ ɡlɑːs/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A vidraria artística japonesa é conhecida pelo seu minimalismo."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A category of Japanese blown glassware or glass vessels crafted for aesthetic and practical utility.

    "The exhibition showcased delicate shokei glass bowls featuring intricate bubbles trapped within the walls."
  2. 2

    Artisanal glass containers produced within the Japanese studio glass movement.

    "She collected various shokei glass yōki to display seasonal flowers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Japanese 'shōkei' (glass vessel or glassware of a specific artistic form) and the English loanword 'garasu' (glass) paired with 'yōki' (container). The term originates from Japanese traditional and modern craft terminology, specifically relating to blown glass vessels designed for decorative or utilitarian purposes.

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