~杯

~杯

~はい

Counter for cupfuls

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How to remember it

杯 has the 'water/container' radical; counts drinks and soup bowls.

Example sentences

  • コーヒーを一杯飲みました。

    こーひーをいっぱいのみました

    I drank a cup of coffee.

  • お茶を二杯ください。

    おちゃをにはいください

    Two cups of tea, please.

Usage

Pitch shifts: いっぱい (1 cup) vs にはい (2 cups).

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