What does 杯 mean?
杯 is a Japanese noun meaning “wine cup” in English. It can also be translated as “ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)” depending on context. It is written as 杯 in kanji, さかずき in hiragana, and sakazuki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
アメリカでは杯やコーヒーメーカーを結婚式で花嫁にプレゼントすることがよくあります。
In the U.S., it is common to give a present, such as glasses or a coffee-maker, to the bride at weddings.
何杯か飲むと、その男は酔って気持ちよくなった。
After a couple of drinks, the guy was feeling no pain.