マグ

まぐ
noun
mug
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1. mug; a large cup with a handle, typically used without a saucer
A loanword from English "mug." Refers to a large, sturdy drinking cup with a handle, commonly used for coffee, tea, or other hot beverages.
マグでコーヒーを飲(の)む。
To drink coffee from a mug.
新(あたら)しいマグカップを買(か)った。
I bought a new mug.
お気(き)に入(い)りのマグが割(わ)れてしまった。
My favorite mug broke.

From English "mug." In Japanese, マグ and マグカップ (mug + cup) are used interchangeably, though マグカップ is more common in product listings and stores.

Common collocations

  • マグカップ: mug (the more common full form)
  • マグで飲(の)む: to drink from a mug
  • 大(おお)きいマグ: a large mug
  • ペアマグ: matching pair of mugs (a popular gift)

Similar words

  • カップ: cup — a general term; can include teacups with saucers
  • コップ: glass, tumbler — typically for cold drinks, no handle
  • 湯飲(ゆの)み: Japanese tea cup — a handleless cup for green tea

Related Words

Compare: カップ (cup)
Compare: コップ (glass, tumbler)
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