Noun
pot; jar; vase
これは彼が最も大切にしているつぼだ。This is the pot he treasures most of all. dice cup
depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall)
see 滝壺
aim; what one wants; the mark
Usually written using kana alonesee 思うつぼ
key point (of a conversation, etc.); essence
Usually written using kana alone
acupuncture point; moxibustion point; pressure point
Usually written using kana alone
point that appeals to one's sense of humor; something one finds amusing
Usually written using kana aloneColloquialsee ツボに入る
position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.)
Usually written using kana aloneoft. written as ツボ
target (when aiming an arrow)
Archaic
Also written 壷【つぼ】