杯 — Counter For Cupfuls / Wine Glass / Glass / Toast

Master (高手)はい, さかずき

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杯 (readings: はい, さかずき; Japanese kanji) means “Counter For Cupfuls / Wine Glass / Glass / Toast”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 乾杯 (cheers/toast).

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What does 杯 mean?

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Kanji	杯
Meaning	Counter For Cupfuls / Wine Glass / Glass / Toast
Readings	はい, さかずき
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	乾杯 (cheers/toast)

How to read 杯

杯 is read はい or さかずき depending on the word.

Words with 杯

乾杯nâng ly chúc

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Updated: 2026-07-22