杯・盃・坏・觴・盞・觚・巵・卮|さかずきsakazuki[0]heiban (flat)
さかづきsakazukiokうきuki
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Which spelling to use
杯杯 is the most common written form. Beginners should use it when writing about the cup or the ritual exchange of cups.
盃盃 is a less common kanji-only variant of 杯. You may recognize it when reading, but beginners should use 杯.
坏坏 is a rarely used kanji-only spelling. Recognize it as a variant, but use 杯 when writing.
觴觴 is a rarely used kanji-only spelling. Recognize it if encountered, but use 杯 when writing.
盞盞 is a rarely used kanji-only spelling. Recognize it if encountered, but use 杯 when writing.
觚觚 is a rarely used kanji-only spelling. Recognize it if encountered, but use 杯 when writing.
巵巵 is a rarely used kanji-only spelling. Recognize it if encountered, but use 杯 when writing.
卮卮 is a rarely used kanji-only spelling. Recognize it if encountered, but use 杯 when writing.
Definitions
- nounsake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
- nounritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
Synonyms & antonyms
- RelatedグラスNeutralA loanword for a glass drinking vessel, as in 「ワイングラス」. It suggests Western-style glasses, while 「杯」 suggests a small Japanese sake cup.
- RelatedゴブレットNeutralA loanword for a goblet, a stemmed cup for wine or cocktails; it has a Western, banquet feel.
Use 「杯（さかずき）」 for a small sake cup or for cups exchanged to seal a bond, as in 「杯を交わす」. For Western-style glasses say 「グラス」, for water cups 「コップ」, for goblets 「ゴブレット」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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