Japanese word

コップ

Pronunciation

Romajikoppu

Meaning

  • nounglass

Example

テーブルの上にコップがあります。tē bu ru no ue ni ko ppu ga a ri ma su

There is a glass on the table.

Illustration for コップ (glass)

More examples

使ったコップをすぐに洗います。tsuka tta ko ppu o su gu ni ara i ma su

I wash the glass right after using it.

Core concept

Describes a hand-held vessel for drinking liquids, with the material being less important than its use.

Common phrases

  • コップの水ko ppu no mizu

    water in a glass

  • コップを洗うko ppu o ara u

    wash a glass

  • コップ一杯の水ko ppu ichi bai no mizu

    a glass of water

Similar words

グラスgurasu: A drinking vessel often made of glass and used for water or other drinks.
カップkappu: A small drinking vessel, often with a handle, used for hot or cold drinks.

Definition in Japanese

飲み物を入れて口に運ぶ小型の容器。no mi mono o i re te kuchi ni hako bu ko gata no yō ki

Word origin

The noun コップ (koppu) is borrowed from Dutch kop, a word meaning "cup".

Usage tips

  • In Japanese homes, コップ (koppu) commonly appears in short conversations about washing dishes or putting them away, linking the word to ordinary kitchen routines.

Other meanings

  • cupnoun

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