杯

JLPT N3

cup

Readings

On’yomi: ハイ (hai)

Kun’yomi: さかずき (sakazuki)

• さかずき – sake cup

Structure

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Mnemonic

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Etymology

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Vocabulary

一杯

いっぱい

one cup

乾杯

かんぱい

cheers

杯数

はいすう

number of cups

満杯

まんぱい

full

祝杯

しゅくはい

toast

Example Sentences

一杯です。

いっぱいです。

It is one cup.

乾杯します。

かんぱいします。

Cheers.

杯数です。

はいすうです。

It is the number of cups.

満杯です。

まんぱいです。

It is full.

祝杯です。

しゅくはいです。

It is a toast.

Cultural Note

🍶 In Japan, sharing a sake cup (杯を交わす, sakazuki o kawasu) is a traditional act symbolizing friendship, loyalty, or alliance — from samurai rituals to modern wedding ceremonies. Similarly, “乾杯” (kanpai) is a joyful toast marking unity and celebration.