Translation guide
A stein is a large beer mug, often with a lid, traditionally made of stoneware. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by the borrowed word シュタイン, or described as a type of ジョッキ or ビアマグ.
The direct loanword from German 'Stein'. Widely understood in contexts like beer halls or Oktoberfest events.
He is drinking beer from a stein.
A general term for a beer mug, often used for large glass or ceramic mugs. Not specifically a lidded stein, but commonly used when the distinction isn't crucial.
This beer mug is heavy and easy to hold.
Literally 'ceramic mug'. Used to specify the material when the traditional stoneware aspect is important.
That pub serves beer in ceramic mugs.
Any large mug for beer, not necessarily traditional or lidded.
The most common word for a beer mug in Japanese, from English 'jug'. Used for both glass and ceramic mugs of various sizes.
A draft beer in a mug, please.
From English 'beer mug'. Often implies a heavier, sometimes decorative mug, but not necessarily a traditional stein.
Use シュタイン when specifically referring to a traditional German stein with a lid, often in contexts like Oktoberfest or beer collectibles. For everyday beer mugs, ジョッキ is the natural choice.
At Oktoberfest, everyone has a stein.
This beer mug is made in Germany.