What is the common name for a sake decanter?

The common name for a sake decanter is "Tokkuri." A Tokkuri is typically a ceramic or glass vessel used to hold and serve sake, especially when it is heated. It is designed with a narrow neck and a wider body, which allows it to facilitate pouring while maintaining the warmth of the sake if it has been warmed.

In contrast, Tokubetsu refers to a specific category of sake that is produced with some special characteristics or methods, rather than a vessel. Masu is a square wooden box originally used for measuring rice, and sometimes sake is served in it, but it is not a decanter. Okarakuchi refers to a style of sake that is dry in taste, not a container for serving sake. Understanding these distinctions is important in both recognizing traditional sake serving methods and the terminology associated with them.