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杯
cup · glass · counter for cups
N2On: はいKun: さかずき、はい、ばい、ぱい
Memory Aid
Imagine the left component (木) as the **wooden stem** of a CUP, and the right component (resembling 不) as the **bowl** itself. Together, they form a vessel for drinking.
'ハイ' — Say 'HI!' to a friendly CUP of coffee or tea.
Vocabulary
一杯いっぱいa cup; full
乾杯かんぱいcheers! toast!
杯さかずきsake cup
高杯たかつきpedestal for food offerings (traditional)
満杯まんぱいfull cup, full capacity
Example Sentences
水、一杯ください。
Please give me a glass of water.
誕生日おめでとう！乾杯！
Happy birthday! Cheers!
彼はビールを三杯飲んだ。
He drank three beers.
この杯はとても美しい。
This sake cup is very beautiful.