Translation guide
A container for carrying water, typically reusable. In Japanese, the most common term is 水筒 (suitō), but other words exist depending on material, shape, and context.
A portable container for drinking water, often used at school, work, or outdoors.
The standard word for a reusable water bottle, often cylindrical and carried in a bag. Used by all ages.
毎日水筒を持って学校に行きます。
I bring a water bottle to school every day.
この水筒は保温機能があります。
This water bottle has a thermal function.
A trendy term for a personal reusable bottle, often used in eco-friendly contexts. Common among young adults.
カフェでマイボトルにコーヒーを入れてもらった。
I had them put coffee in my reusable bottle at the café.
Direct loanword from English, used mainly in product names or sports contexts. Not as common in daily conversation.
このウォーターボトルは軽量で持ち運びやすい。
This water bottle is lightweight and easy to carry.
A single-use bottle of water purchased from a store.
Literally 'PET bottle water'. This is the most natural way to refer to bottled water in a plastic container.
コンビニでペットボトルの水を買った。
I bought a bottle of water at the convenience store.
Refers to mineral water, often in a bottle. Can imply bottled water in general.
ミネラルウォーターを一本ください。
One bottle of mineral water, please.
A rugged, often large bottle used for hiking, sports, or gym.
Specifically a sports water bottle, often with a squeeze top or straw.
ジムにスポーツボトルを持っていく。
I take a sports bottle to the gym.
Also used for larger, durable bottles for outdoor activities.
登山には大きい水筒が必要だ。
You need a large water bottle for mountain climbing.
A bottle that keeps drinks hot or cold.
Specifically a bottle with thermal insulation. Often used for both hot and cold drinks.
冬は保温ボトルに温かいお茶を入れる。
In winter, I put hot tea in a thermos.
Literally 'magic bottle', a traditional term for a vacuum flask. Often used for larger, older-style thermoses.
魔法瓶にコーヒーを入れてピクニックに行った。
We put coffee in a thermos and went on a picnic.
While understood, ウォーターボトル sounds like a product name or English. Use 水筒 for a reusable bottle and ペットボトルの水 for a store-bought plastic bottle.
水筒 is the general term for any portable water container, often used by children and adults. マイボトル is a trendy, eco-friendly term popular among young people and in cafes.
水筒を忘れないでね。
Don't forget your water bottle.
噴水で水筒に水を補充した。
I refilled my water bottle at the fountain.