茶托(ちゃたく)

ちゃたく
noun
teacup saucer; coaster for a teacup
foodculture
1. 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(ちゃ)を茶托(ちゃたく)に載(の)せて出(だ)した。
I served the tea on a saucer.
漆塗(うるしぬ)りの茶托(ちゃたく)を使(つか)った。
I used a lacquered tea saucer.
お客(きゃく)さまにお茶(ちゃ)を出(だ)すときは、必(かなら)ず茶托(ちゃたく)を使(つか)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(ちゃたく). Materials range from simple wood to fine lacquerware.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • ソーサー: saucer (Western-style, for coffee cups)
  • コースター: coaster (for cold drinks)

Related Words

Compare: コースター (coaster)
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Added 2026.3.8 16:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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