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杯

杯 — counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass

Learn the correct stroke order for 杯 (counter for cupfuls), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハイhai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さかずきsakazuki
Strokes8
Radical木
Frequency#1235
Meaningscounter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一杯いっぱいone cup (of); one glass (of); one bowl (of)noun
銀杯ぎんぱいsilver cupnoun
祝杯しゅくはいtoast; congratulatory cupnoun
満杯まんぱいfull (of a container, vessel, etc.); filled to the brimnoun
乾杯かんぱいcheers; bottoms-up; prositinterjection
賜杯しはいEmperor's cup; trophy given by the Emperornoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 杯 (counter for cupfuls) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 杯 is #1235, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

一杯いっぱい — one cup (of); one glass (of); one bowl (of)
銀杯ぎんぱい — silver cup
祝杯しゅくはい — toast; congratulatory cup

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 杯 have?

The kanji 杯 (counter for cupfuls) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 杯?

杯 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 杯 mean?

杯 means: counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast. On'yomi readings: ハイ. Kun'yomi readings: さかずき.

What JLPT level is 杯?

杯 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.