English–Japanese

“sake cup” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisakazuki

Example

古い杯が棚にあります。furu i sakazuki ga tana ni a ri ma su

There is an old sake cup on the shelf.

Illustration for 杯 (sake cup)

How to say “sake cup” in Japanese

“Sake cup” in Japanese is 杯 (sakazuki).

Describes a cup for sake that marks the drink as part of a traditional or ceremonial setting.

Full entry for 杯: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 杯

祝いの席で杯を交わします。iwa i no seki de sakazuki o ka wa shi ma su

We exchange sake cups at celebrations.

Tips for using 杯

  • In English accounts of Japanese weddings, sakazuki is often mentioned alongside the practice of taking three sips from three cups.

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