Translation and Meaning of: カップ - kapu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word カップ (kapu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kapu
Kana: カップ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: cup
Meaning in English: cup
Definition: A container to store liquids.
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Explanation and Etymology - (カップ) kapu
The word 「カップ」 (kapu) refers to a "cup" or "mug" in Japanese. The etymology of this term is quite interesting, as it derives from the English "cup". This adaptation occurred during the Meiji era, when Japan began to incorporate various foreign words into its vocabulary, especially from the English language, as the country modernized and assimilated Western influences.
In the Japanese language, the word 「カップ」 (kapu) is primarily used to describe containers that can be used for drinking, but it can also refer to plastic or paper cups. The versatility of the word allows it to be applied in different contexts, from simple homes to professional environments and social events. Additionally, there are variations of the word, such as 「ティーカップ」 (tīkapu), which means "tea cup."
Ratings and Types of 「カップ」 (kapu)
- カップヌードル (kappu nūdoru): instant noodle cup.
- コーヒーカップ (kōhīkapu): coffee mug.
- ワインカップ (wain kapu): wine glass.
The adoption of 「カップ」 (kapu) in everyday Japanese demonstrates not only the cultural influence of the English language but also the ability of the Japanese language to adapt and create new words from foreign terms. This practice of linguistic assimilation is common in many languages and reveals a continuous cultural exchange that persists to this day.
Synonyms and similar words
- コップ (koppu) - Cup, generally used for cold drinks.
- グラス (gurasu) - Glass, often used for alcoholic beverages or water, usually made of glass.
- マグカップ (magukappu) - Mug, used for hot beverages, such as coffee or tea.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: カップ kapu
How to Write in Japanese - (カップ) kapu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (カップ) kapu:
Example Sentences - (カップ) kapu
Below are some example sentences:
Kappu ni ocha wo sosogimasu
I pour tea in a cup.
Pour the tea into the cup.
- カップ (kappu) - cup
- に (ni) - particle indicating the place where something is placed or where an action takes place
- お茶 (ocha) - tea
- を (wo) - particle indicating the direct object of the action
- 注ぎます (sosogimasu) - verb meaning "to pour" or "to put liquid into a container"
Kanojo wa kōhīkappu o otoshita
She dropped her cup of coffee.
She dropped her cup of coffee.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - topic particle
- コーヒーカップ (koohii kappu) - Cup of coffee
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 落とした (otoshita) - let it fall
Watashi wa kōhī o kappu ni ireru
I put coffee in the cup.
I put coffee in a cup.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence
- コーヒー (kōhī) - a word in Japanese that means "coffee"
- を (wo) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
- カップ (kappu) - word in Japanese that means "cup"
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the destination or location of the direct object
- 入れる (ireru) - verb in Japanese that means "to put" or "inside"
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