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JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

counter for cupfuls
wine glass
glass
toast

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さかずき

Common Words

1杯
っぱい
一盃
Freq #743
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

one cup (of); one glass (of); one bowl (of); cupful; glassful; bowlful; spoonful

Examples
コップ1杯の水をください。
Give me a glass of water, please.
2

Common noun

one drink (of alcohol)

Examples
仕事の後で、一杯どう?
How about going out for a drink after work?
3

Word usually written using kana alone; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Noun, used as a suffix

full; filled (with); brimming (with); crowded; packed

Examples
列車は乗客でいっぱいだった。
The train was full of passengers.
4

Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi); Noun, used as a suffix

fully; to capacity; to the maximum; as much as possible

Examples
このボトルに水をいっぱい入れてください。
Please fill this bottle with water.
5

Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi)

a lot; much; many

Examples
彼女は香港に友人がいっぱいいる。
She has many friends in Hong Kong.
6

Word usually written using kana alone; Noun, used as a suffix; Adverb (fukushi)

all of ...; the entire ...

Examples
たとえ一日いっぱい掛かってもそのタイプを仕上げます。
Even if it takes me the whole day, I will do the typing.
7

Common noun

one (squid, octopus, crab, etc.)

8

Common noun

one (boat)

いいっぱい
Freq #3421
1

Common noun

the best one can do; one's best effort

Examples
その速さで精一杯ですか。
Is that as fast as you can go?
2

Adverb (fukushi)

with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible

Examples
私は会社のために精一杯やってきた。
I've given my best for the company.
んぱい
乾盃
Freq #4928
1

Interjection

cheers; bottoms-up; prosit

Examples
ご健康を祝して乾杯
Here's to your health!
2

Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something)

Examples
今夜の主賓に乾杯しよう。
Let's toast the guest of honor!
3

Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

drinking one's glass dry

洋杯
洋盃
骨杯
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #5246
1

glass (drinking vessel); tumbler

Examples
ガラスのコップを流しにおこうとしたら手が滑って、ガシャッと割れた。
When I tried to set the glass down in the sink my hand slipped and it shattered to pieces.
2

Card games; Also written as コツフ

cups (suit)

Freq #5907
1

Common noun

sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages

Examples
アメリカではやコーヒーメーカーを結婚式で花嫁にプレゼントすることがよくあります。
In the U.S., it is common to give a present, such as glasses or a coffee-maker, to the bride at weddings.
2

Counter

counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.

Examples
か飲むと、その男は酔って気持ちよくなった。
After a couple of drinks, the guy was feeling no pain.
3

Counter

counter for boats

4

Counter

counter for octopuses and squid

5

Noun, used as a suffix; Sports

cup; championship

かずき
さかづき
うき (盞)
酒盃
Noun
Freq #11003
1

sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages

力一杯
からいっぱい
Expression
Adverb
Freq #12694
1

with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can

Examples
彼は力いっぱい引っ張ったが、岩はびくともしなかった。
He pulled with all his strength, but the rock would not move.
お腹一杯
おなかいっぱい
Adverb
Freq #13609
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily

2

to one's heart's content

一杯一杯
一杯々々
~な Adj.
Adverb
Noun
Freq #14699
1

Word usually written using kana alone

to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; the best one can do; breaking even

2

one cup after another; cup by cup

元気一杯
げんきいっぱい
~な Adj.
Adverb
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #15797
1

brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health

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