JLPT · Level 4
74 words
Japanese word
さじ
Pronunciation
Romajisaji
Meaning
- nounspoon
Example
食卓にさじを置きます。shoku taku ni sa ji o o ki ma su
I put a spoon on the table.
More examples
薬をさじで飲みます。kusuri o sa ji de no mi ma su
I take the medicine with a spoon.
Core concept
It is a compact tool for scooping a small amount of something and carrying it to the mouth or a container.
Common phrases
さじを投げるsa ji o na ge ru
give up
さじ加減sa ji ka gen
fine adjustment
さじ一杯sa ji ip pai
a spoonful
Similar words
スプーンsupūn: A loanword for a spoon, often used for Western-style tableware.
Definition in Japanese
食べ物や液体をすくうほか、粉末などを量るためにも用いる小さな道具。ta be mono ya eki tai o su kū ho ka fun matsu na do o haka ru ta me ni mo mochi i ru chii sa na dō gu
Word origin
さじ (saji) is a native Japanese word, with 匙 (saji, "spoon") as its traditional kanji form; no more detailed origin is certain.
Usage tips
- The forms 小さじ (kōsaji) and 大さじ (ōsaji) are common in Japanese cooking instructions for measuring ingredients.