JLPT N3 · 8 strokes
Kanji 杯: "counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass"
The kanji 杯 means "counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast". It is written with 8 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read ハイ in on'yomi and さかずき in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
ハイ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
さかずき
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 8 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | secondary school |
| Frequency rank | 1235 of 2,501 |
Common words with 杯
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 一杯one cup (of); one glass (of); one bowl (of); cupful · one drink (of alcohol)
- 精一杯the best one can do; one's best effort · with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
- 乾杯cheers; bottoms-up; prosit · toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something)
- 洋杯glass (drinking vessel); tumbler · cups (suit)
- 杯sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages · counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.
- 杯sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages · ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
- 一杯一杯to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; the best one can do · one cup after another; cup by cup
- 手一杯having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
- 目一杯to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
- 聖杯chalice (for Holy Communion) · Holy Chalice; Holy Grail
- 祝杯toast; congratulatory cup
- 一杯やるto have a drink; to have a few drinks
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