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杯

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 杯

杯
盃
はい
Freq #5907
1

Common noun

sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages

Examples
アメリカでは杯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
何杯か飲むと、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

Kanji in this Word

杯
8 strokes
Frequency: 1235
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
盃
9 strokes
Grade 10

Meanings

glass
cup

Readings

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