scoop; scoopful
A single scoop of something, such as ice cream or rice; emphasizes the amount taken in one motion.
アイスクリームをひとすくい、カップに入れてください。
Please put one scoop of ice cream in the cup.
small ornamental spoon
A tiny decorative spoon, often used for scooping tea or condiments; less common than the scoop meaning.
茶筒のそばに、小さなひとすくいが置いてあった。
A small ornamental spoon was placed beside the tea caddy.
Compound of 一 (hito, 'one') and 掬い (sukui, 'scoop'), from 掬う (sukuu, 'to scoop').