銀杯 (ぎんぱい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
silver cup; silver trophy
Refers to a cup or trophy made of silver, often awarded as a prize in competitions.
counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass
Similar words
- 金杯
Gold cup; used for first-place prizes, while 銀杯 is typically for second place.
- 銅杯
Bronze cup; awarded for third place, contrasting with the silver 銀杯.
Etymology
Compound of 銀 (gin, 'silver') and 杯 (hai, 'cup, goblet'). The reading ぎんぱい follows standard rendaku voicing of はい to ぱい.
