Japanese dictionary
How to say "cup" in Japanese
カップかっぷ · kappu
A "cup" in Japanese is カップ (kappu). A glass without a handle is コップ (koppu), and a Japanese teacup is 湯のみ (yunomi).
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Ways to say "cup" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| カップかっぷ · kappu | Cup (for drinks). |
| コップこっぷ · koppu | Glass; tumbler (without a handle). |
| 湯のみゆのみ · yunomi | Japanese teacup. |
| 〜杯〜はい · hai | Cup of (counter), as in two cups of coffee. |
How to use it
To count cups of a drink, use 杯 (hai): コーヒーを一杯 (a cup of coffee).
A paper cup is 紙コップ (kamikoppu).
Example sentences
- コーヒーを一杯いかがですか。Kōhī o ippai ikaga desu ka.Would you like a cup of coffee?
- 紙コップはどこですか。Kamikoppu wa doko desu ka.Where are the paper cups?
- コップに水を入れてください。Koppu ni mizu o irete kudasai.Please pour some water into the glass.
- お土産に湯のみを買いました。O-miyage ni yunomi o kaimashita.I bought a Japanese teacup as a souvenir.
- 毎朝お茶を二杯飲みます。Maiasa ocha o nihai nomimasu.I drink two cups of tea every morning.
- このカップは電子レンジで使えますか。Kono kappu wa denshi renji de tsukaemasu ka.Can this cup go in the microwave?
Questions
What is the difference between カップ and コップ?
カップ (kappu) is a cup, often with a handle, for coffee or tea. コップ (koppu) is a glass or tumbler for water or juice.
How do you count cups of coffee in Japanese?
Use 杯 (hai): 一杯 (ippai), 二杯 (nihai), 三杯 (sanbai).
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