Translation guide
A decanter is a vessel used to hold and serve wine or other liquids, often after decanting. In Japanese, the most common term is デカンタ, a loanword from English. There are also traditional Japanese terms for similar vessels.
decanter (for wine)
A glass or crystal vessel used to hold and serve wine, often after decanting to separate sediment or aerate the wine.
The most common and widely understood term for a wine decanter in modern Japanese. It is a loanword from English and used in restaurants, bars, and homes.
Please pour the wine into the decanter.
This decanter is made of crystal.
Specifically a wine decanter, used when you need to distinguish from other types of decanters.
I want to buy a wine decanter.
A general term for sake vessels, which can include decanters, but is not specific to wine. It is more traditional and less common for wine.
This sake vessel is beautiful, isn't it?
A container for serving other beverages like whiskey, water, or juice, often with a stopper.
The same loanword is used for decanters of any liquid, not just wine.
Keep the whiskey in a decanter.
A water pitcher or jug, often used for serving water at the table. It can be similar to a decanter but is typically more utilitarian.
A pitcher, often used for serving water, juice, or other beverages. It is less elegant than a decanter and usually has a handle and spout.
デカンタ is a well-established loanword and is perfectly natural in Japanese. It is used in both casual and formal settings. For traditional Japanese contexts, you might encounter 酒器, but for wine, デカンタ is standard.
水差しに水を入れてください。
Please put water in the water pitcher.
ピッチャーで水をどうぞ。
Here's some water in a pitcher.