also: しゃじ
spoon
General word for spoon. Often used in cooking contexts (e.g., 大さじ, 小さじ). Cross-referenced with スプーン, which is a common loanword synonym.
See also: スプーン
Please add one tablespoon of sugar.
このスープには小さじ半分の塩がちょうどいい。
Half a teaspoon of salt is just right for this soup.
I scooped up the soup with a spoon and drank it.
The doctor gave up, saying there was nothing more he could do.
Kana spelling is common; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji variant; not commonly used.
Alternate reading; less common than さじ.