Translation guide
A collection of items used for preparing and serving tea, typically including a teapot, cups, and sometimes a tray or other accessories.
A set of matching teaware for serving tea, often Western-style.
The most common and direct loanword for a Western-style tea set, including teapot, cups, saucers, etc.
母は新しいティーセットを買いました。
My mother bought a new tea set.
Literally 'tea utensil set', used for both Western and Japanese tea sets, but slightly more formal or descriptive.
この茶器セットは結婚祝いにぴったりです。
This tea set is perfect for a wedding gift.
A set of utensils used in the Japanese tea ceremony (sadō/chadō).
Refers specifically to the utensils used in the Japanese tea ceremony, such as tea bowl, whisk, scoop, etc.
茶道具を一式揃えるのは大変です。
It's difficult to assemble a complete set of tea ceremony utensils.
Another term for tea ceremony utensils, emphasizing the 'hot water for tea' aspect. Slightly more traditional.
茶の湯道具を集めるのが趣味です。
Collecting tea ceremony utensils is my hobby.
A compact set for making tea on the go, often including a small pot and cups in a case.
Literally 'portable tea utensil set', used for travel tea sets.
旅行に携帯用茶器セットを持っていきます。
I take a portable tea set when I travel.
A casual, modern term combining 'travel' and 'tea set'. Often used in product descriptions.
このトラベル茶セットはコンパクトで便利です。
This travel tea set is compact and convenient.
A toy tea set for children to play pretend tea parties.
Simply 'toy tea set'. Clear and common.
娘はおもちゃのティーセットで遊ぶのが大好きです。
My daughter loves playing with her toy tea set.
Specifically a tea set for playing house (ままごと).
ままごと用ティーセットをプレゼントしました。
I gave a play tea set as a present.