急須
kyūsu[kʲɨːsɨ]
The English word 'teapot' can be translated into Japanese as 急須 (kyūsu) or ティーポット.
Meaning: vessel for tea (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 急須 | kyūsu | [kʲɨːsɨ] (narrow) |
| ティーポット | tīpotto |
急須 is the standard term when referring to the ceramic or clay vessels used in Japanese tea ceremonies or daily green tea preparation. ティーポット is used for Western-style teapots, typically used for black tea or herbal tea.
Which one should you use?
急須 is specifically used for traditional Japanese teapots, typically used for green tea, whereas ティーポット is used for Western-style teapots, typically used for black tea or herbal tea.
How do you pronounce it?
kyūsu
Did you know?
- The word 急須 contains the character for 'urgent' or 'sudden', reflecting the quick infusion time required for high-quality green tea.
- Traditional 急須 are often made from Tokoname clay, which is believed to absorb tea oils over time and improve the flavor of future brews.
- In a traditional Japanese setting, the 急須 is usually paired with a 茶海 or a fairness cup to ensure the tea is evenly distributed among guests.
Examples in context
- この急須、どこで買ったの？Where did you buy this teapot?This sentence is useful for asking about the purchase of a 急須.Tatoeba #11023034 by small_snow, translation #13701291 by terrywallwork
- 新しい急須を箱に入れました。atarashii kyusu o hako ni iremashita.I put the new teapot in the box.
- この急須はとても重いです。kono kyusu wa totemo omoi desu.This teapot is very heavy.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are preparing tea in the kitchen.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、急須はどこにある？Yui, kyūsu wa doko ni aru?Yui, where is the teapot?
- 結衣 Yui棚の上にありますよ。tana no ue ni arimasu yo.It is on top of the shelf.
- 大翔 Hirotoあ、見つけた。ありがとう。a, mitsuketa. arigatō.Oh, I found it. Thanks.
- 結衣 Yuiいいえ、どういたしまして。iie, dōitashimashite.No problem.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teapot” translations and entries 急須, ティーポット, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
