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teacup saucer; coaster for a teacup
A small saucer or coaster placed under a Japanese teacup to catch drips and protect the surface beneath. Typically made of wood, lacquer, or bamboo.
お茶を茶托に載せて出した。
I served the tea on a saucer.
漆塗りの茶托を使った。
I used a lacquered tea saucer.
お客さまにお茶を出すときは、必ず茶托を使うのがマナーだ。
It is proper etiquette to always use a tea saucer when serving tea to guests.
USAGE:
A traditional item of Japanese tea service. When serving tea to guests in homes or offices, it is considered proper etiquette to place the teacup on a 茶托. Materials range from simple wood to fine lacquerware.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 茶托に載せる (to place on a tea saucer)
- 木製の茶托 (wooden tea saucer)
- 漆の茶托 (lacquered tea saucer)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ソーサー: saucer (Western-style, for coffee cups)
- コースター: coaster (for cold drinks)