Kanji 杯 counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass Related words 居い 酒ざか 屋や 居酒屋 is a general term for a Japanese-style pub, often with a wider food menu and a more established feel, while 一杯飲み屋 emphasizes cheapness and casual drinking.
立た ち 飲の み 屋や 立ち飲み屋 is a standing bar, which is also cheap and casual, but 一杯飲み屋 does not necessarily imply standing; it can have seats.
Written forms 一いっ 杯ぱい 飲の み 屋や
Standard kanji spelling using the common character 飲 .
一いっ 杯ぱい 呑の み 屋や
Variant using 呑 , an alternative character for drinking, often with a slightly more casual or old-fashioned feel.
Etymology Compound of 一杯 (one cup, a drink) + 飲み (drinking) + 屋 (shop). The term straightforwardly describes a place where one can have a drink at a low cost.
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