- 1. [n] sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
- 2. [ctr] counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.
- 3. [ctr] counter for boats
- 4. [ctr] counter for octopuses and squid
- 5. [n-suf] {sports} cup; championship
Kanji in this word
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杯
counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toastOn: ハイ (hai)Kun: さかずき (sakazuki)
Example Sentences
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。
amerika deha hai ya koohiimeekaa wo kekkonshiki de hanayome ni purezento surukotogayokuarimasu .
In the U.S., it is common to give a present, such as glasses or a coffee-maker, to the bride at weddings.
何杯か飲むと、その男は酔って気持ちよくなった。
nanbai ka nomu to , sono otoko ha yotsu te kimochi yokunatta .
After a couple of drinks, the guy was feeling no pain.