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.
Referring to a traditional German-style beer stein, often ceramic with a hinged lid.
The direct loanword from German 'Stein'. Widely understood in contexts like beer halls or Oktoberfest events.
彼はシュタインでビールを飲んでいる。
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.
このビアジョッキは重くて持ちやすい。
This beer mug is heavy and easy to hold.
Literally 'ceramic mug'. Used to specify the material when the traditional stoneware aspect is important.
その店では陶器のジョッキでビールを出している。
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.
ジョッキで生ビールをください。
A draft beer in a mug, please.
From English 'beer mug'. Often implies a heavier, sometimes decorative mug, but not necessarily a traditional stein.
このビアマグはドイツ製だ。
This beer mug is made in Germany.
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.
オクトーバーフェストでは、みんなシュタインを持っている。
At Oktoberfest, everyone has a stein.