noun
fresh-water container (tea ceremony)
In the Japanese tea ceremony, a vessel used to hold fresh water for refilling the kettle and rinsing tea bowls.
茶道では、水注ぎを使って釜に水を足します。
In the tea ceremony, you use the mizutsugi to add water to the kettle.
水注ぎの水で茶碗をすすぐ。
Rinse the tea bowl with water from the mizutsugi.