その器は昔、觳として使われていたらしい。
Apparently, that vessel was once used as an ancient unit of measure.
觳
Meaning
Kanji 觳
an ancient measure
an ancient measure, frightened, goblet, mean
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Example sentences
5 reference sentences
祭りの席で大きな觳が客に回された。
At the festival banquet, a large goblet was passed around to the guests.
彼は物音に觳として肩をすくめた。
He shrank back in fear when he heard the sound.
そんな觳な考えでは人はついてこない。
People will not follow such a mean way of thinking.
二人は技を觳べて勝負を決めた。
They compared their skills and decided the winner.