杯: the kanji for cup
杯 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means cup. Below are its readings, 1 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
杯 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
杯 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 1 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ハイ (hai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 乾杯かんぱい · kanpai | cheers; toast |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- みんなで乾杯しましょう。Minna de kanpai shimashō.Let's all raise a toast.
- 新年を祝って乾杯した。Shinnen o iwatte kanpai shita.We toasted to celebrate the New Year.
- 結婚式で乾杯の挨拶をした。Kekkonshiki de kanpai no aisatsu o shita.I gave the toast speech at the wedding.
- 成功を祝って乾杯しましょう。Seikō o iwatte kanpai shimashō.Let's toast to celebrate the success.
- 全員でグラスを合わせて乾杯した。Zen'in de gurasu o awasete kanpai shita.Everyone clinked glasses and toasted.
Questions about 杯
How many strokes does 杯 have?
杯 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 杯?
The on readings are hai (ハイ). The kun readings are sakazuki (さかずき).
What JLPT level is 杯?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Nature, food and animals
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 杯
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.