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杯

杯·cup, counter for cupfuls

On-yomi
ハイ
Kun-yomi
さかずき

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

8 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
一杯いっぱいone cupful; full
乾杯かんぱいa toast, cheers
二杯にはいtwo cupfuls
杯さかずきsake cup

Example sentences

  1. コーヒーをもう一杯ください。

    こーひーをもういっぱいください。

    One more cup of coffee, please.

  2. みなさん、乾杯しましょう。

    みなさん、かんぱいしましょう。

    Everyone, let's drink a toast.

  3. 毎朝、お茶を二杯飲むのが習慣です。

    まいあさ、おちゃをにはいのむのがしゅうかんです。

    Drinking two cups of tea every morning is my habit.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the sound changes: 一杯 いっぱい, 三杯 さんばい, 六杯 ろっぱい
  • Using 杯 for canned or bottled drinks — those take 本

Memory aid

Picture it

A wooden (木) vessel you drink from; 一杯 also came to mean 'full to the brim'.

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