Translation guide
In Japanese, a 'small teapot' is typically a kyūsu (急須), a side-handled teapot used for brewing green tea. The concept is closely tied to Japanese tea culture, and the most natural translation depends on context.
A small teapot, usually with a side handle, used for brewing Japanese green tea like sencha.
The standard word for a small Japanese teapot with a side handle, used for brewing green tea. It is the most common and natural term.
この急須でお茶を入れましょう。
Let's make tea with this small teapot.
Literally 'small kyūsu', used when emphasizing the small size. Less common than 急須 alone.
一人用の小急須を買いました。
I bought a small teapot for one person.
A small teapot of any style, such as Western or Chinese, used for brewing tea.
A general term for a small teapot, using the loanword ティーポット. Suitable for non-Japanese teapots.
小さなティーポットで紅茶を入れます。
I brew black tea in a small teapot.
Emphasizes the modest size, often used in descriptions of tableware.
小ぶりのティーポットが食卓に映えます。
A small teapot looks nice on the dining table.
A small teapot used for Chinese tea, often unglazed clay, for gongfu style brewing.
Refers to a Chinese-style teapot, often small and made of clay. More common in tea connoisseur contexts.
この茶壺は宜興のものです。
This small teapot is from Yixing.
Use 急須 for traditional Japanese teapots with a side handle, typically for green tea. Use ティーポット for Western-style teapots with a top handle and spout, often for black tea. If the style is unclear, 小さなティーポット is a safe choice.