counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast

About this kanji

The kanji 「杯」 is primarily associated with cups and drinking vessels, often used to measure liquids. It can function as a noun, such as when referring to a drinking cup or glass. One common compound is 一杯 (いっぱい), meaning 'one cup' or 'full cup.' Another example is 乾杯 (かんぱい), which means 'cheers,' used when toasting with drinks. You might also come across 満杯 (まんぱい), which means 'full cup.' This kanji often appears in social contexts involving drinks, making it useful when enjoying meals or celebrations with others.

Example sentences

• 彼は杯を掲げた。

  He raised his cup.

Meanings across languages

English

counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast

Tiếng Việt

ly, cốc, chén, cụng

日本語

杯, ワイングラス, ガラス, 乾杯

한국어

컵, 와인잔, 유리, 건배

中文

杯, 酒杯, 玻璃, 干杯

id

penyaji gelas, gelas anggur, gelas, roti bakar

th

ตัวนับถ้วย, ไวน์กลาส, แก้ว, โตส

es

contador de copas, copa de vino, vaso, brindis

fr

compteur de tasses, verre à vin, verre, toast

de

zähler für Becher, Weinglas, Glas, Toast

pt

contador de copos, copa de vinho, copo, brinde

Common compounds

• 洋杯コップglass (drinking vessel), tumbler, cups (suit)
• 一杯いっぱいone cup (of), one glass (of), one bowl (of)
• 満杯まんぱいfull
• 乾杯かんぱいcheers, bottoms-up, prosit
• 賜杯しはいEmperor's cup, trophy given by the Emperor
• 精一杯せいいっぱいthe best one can do, one's best effort, with all one's might
• 苦杯くはいbitter cup, bitter experience, bitter defeat
• 駆けつけ三杯かけつけさんばいthree cups of sake which latecomers to a party are made to drink