Quick answer
杯 is the kanji for "Glass". The most common reading is さかずき (sakazuki). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Glass
Also : Wine glass · Counter for cupfuls · Toast
Learn 杯 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 杯 represents 'COUNTER FOR CUPFULS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of counter for cupfuls.
On-reading: はい — remember this sound by associating it with counter for cupfuls. Kun-reading: さかずき.
Example Sentences
パーティーの最後にみんなで盛大に乾杯した。
ぱーてぃーのさいごにみんなでせいだいにかんぱいした。
At the end of the party, everyone made a grand toast.
温かいお茶を一杯飲んでから仕事を始めた。
あたたかいおちゃをいっぱいのんでからしごとをはじめた。
I started work after drinking a cup of warm tea.
Vocabulary using 杯
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Learn 杯 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.