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ζ―
Cup, Glass, Counter for Cups
γγγγ (sakazuki)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
ζ― is the counter used for drinks in Japanese. It also appears in famous competitions like δΈηζ― (World Cup) and δΉΎζ― (Cheers!), making it a very practical kanji.
Memory Trick
Imagine raising a CUP full of tea and saying 'CHEERS!' before taking a sip. The CUP reminds you of ζ―.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ€ (hai), γγ€ (bai), γγ€ (pai)
Kunyomi: γγγγ (sakazuki)
Example Words
δΉΎζ―
γγγ±γ (kanpai)
Cheers!
δΈζ―
γγ£γ±γ (ippai)
One cup, Full
δΈηζ―
γγγγ―γ (sekaihai)
World Cup
γ³γΌγγΌγδΊζ―
γ³γΌγγΌγγ«γ―γ (koohii o nihai)
Two cups of coffee
Example Sentence
γ³γΌγγΌγ δΈζ― γι‘γγγΎγγ
γ³γΌγγΌγ γγ£γ±γ γγγγγγΎγγ
koohii o ippai onegaishimasu
One cup of coffee, please.