酒杯 (しゅはい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
sake cup; wine cup
A small cup for drinking sake or wine. Often used in literary or formal contexts; in everyday speech, おちょこ or さかずき are more common.
counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass
Similar words
- おちょこ
Casual, everyday word for a small sake cup.
- さかずき
More common word for a sake cup, often used in ceremonies or traditional settings.
Etymology
Compound of 酒 (sake) and 杯 (cup). The reading しゅはい is the on'yomi of both characters.
