Translation guide
A container for liquids, typically with a handle and a narrow neck. In Japanese, the word depends on the material, shape, and use.
A container used to hold and pour liquids like water, juice, or milk, often with a handle and spout.
A general term for a pitcher or jug used for pouring water or other drinks. Common in daily life.
Please fill the jug with water.
Loanword from English 'pitcher'. Often used for serving drinks at the table, especially in restaurants or casual settings.
Direct loanword from English 'jug'. Used for specific contexts like sports jugs or camping jugs, but not a common everyday word.
I filled the sports jug with water.
A ceramic or earthenware jug specifically used for serving sake, often with a narrow neck.
A traditional ceramic flask with a narrow neck used to serve sake. Heated sake is often poured from a tokkuri into small cups.
I put sake in the jug and warmed it.
An older term for a sake jug, often with a handle and spout. Less common in modern usage, but seen in traditional settings.
Pour sake from the jug.
A large, often plastic or metal container with a narrow neck, used for storing and pouring liquids like cooking oil, kerosene, or chemicals.
General word for a can or metal container. Often used for oil or kerosene jugs (e.g., 灯油缶).
I bought a kerosene jug.
A generic term for a container. Can be used for jugs when the specific type is clear from context.
A plastic tank or jug, often used for storing water or kerosene. Common in camping or emergency supplies.
A small jug used for serving cream or milk with tea or coffee.
A small pitcher specifically for milk or cream. Common in cafes and homes.
Please pass the milk jug.
Loanword for 'creamer', often referring to the small jug itself or the powdered creamer.
There's a creamer on the table.
The loanword ジャグ is not commonly used for regular kitchen pitchers. It sounds like a specialized sports or camping container. Use 水差し or ピッチャー instead.
Please fill the jug with water.
ピッチャーでビールを注文した。
We ordered a pitcher of beer.
I'm looking for a container to put oil in.
ポリタンクに水を備蓄している。
We store water in plastic jugs.