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杯

On'yomi
ハイ
HAI
Kun'yomi
さかずき
sakazuki

counter for cupfuls · wine glass · glass · toast

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1235
Radical木tree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and not. Not of tree.

Symbolism

Cup, toast, glass. Represents cup.

Component Breakdown

杯=
木不

tree + 不

Words & Expressions

Words written with 杯

洋杯コップcups
祝杯しゅくはいtoast
一杯いっぱいcupful
乾杯かんぱいcheers
満杯まんぱいfilled

Four-Character Compounds

杯盤狼藉

はいばんろうぜき

glasses and plates being scattered about after a party or banquet; articles lying about in a jumble

象箸玉杯

ぞうちょぎょくはい

living a lavish lifestyle; ivory chopsticks and jade cups

Anime & Manga

帝都聖杯奇譚 Fate/type Redline

Teito Seihai Kitan: Fate/type Redline

Manga

A well-known work with 杯 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 杯 mean in Japanese?

杯 means counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast.

How do you read 杯?

On'yomi: ハイ (HAI). Kun'yomi: さかずき (sakazuki).

How many strokes does 杯 have?

杯 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 杯 a good kanji for a tattoo?

杯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.