JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
杯 — counter for cupfuls
- Reading
- ハイ・さかずき
- Meaning
- counter for cupfuls; wine glass; glass; toast
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
杯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ハイ・さかずき and it means counter for cupfuls; wine glass; glass; toast. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
杯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 杯 (wine cups) and 乾杯 (toast).
Japanese words containing 杯
Frequently asked questions
What does 杯 mean in Japanese?
杯 means counter for cupfuls; wine glass; glass; toast in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 杯 read?
杯 is read ハイ・さかずき. Reading it inside real words — 杯 and 乾杯 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 杯 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 杯 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 杯 in a word?
A common word containing 杯 is 杯 (さかずき) — "wine cups". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 杯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 杯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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