Japanese word

カップ

Pronunciation

Romajikappu

Meaning

  • nouncup

Example

カップにお茶を入れます。ka ppu ni o cha o i re ma su

I put tea in a cup.

Illustration for カップ (cup)

More examples

青いカップを使います。ao i ka ppu o tsuka i ma su

I use a blue cup.

このカップは電子レンジで使えます。ko no ka ppu wa den shi re n ji de tsuka e ma su

This cup can be used in a microwave.

Core concept

A small open container holds a drink so that it can be carried and consumed.

Common phrases

  • カップに入れるka ppu ni i re ru

    put in a cup

  • カップを持つka ppu o mo tsu

    hold a cup

  • カップで飲むka ppu de no mu

    drink from a cup

Similar words

コップkoppu: A common everyday word for a vessel used for drinking, often made of glass or plastic.
グラスgurasu: A drinking vessel usually made of glass, often used for water or other cold drinks.
湯呑みyunomi: A small handleless vessel used mainly for serving Japanese tea.

Definition in Japanese

飲み物などを入れる小さな器。no mi mono na do o i re ru chii sa na utsuwa

Word origin

カップ (kappu, "cup") is a Japanese loanword from English cup, which comes through Old English cuppe from Late Latin cuppa.

Usage tips

  • In Japan, instant noodles sold in a cup are commonly called カップ麺 (kappumen), so カップ (kappu) appears on everyday food packaging.

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