How do you say "glass" in Japanese?

コップ

koppu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "glass" is コップ (koppu).

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Pronunciation

コップ is written using katakana. Romanised as koppu, it sounds roughly like "kohp-poo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Koppu is katakana from English cup, used for Western-style drinking glasses. It's distinct from traditional Japanese teacup or bowl terminology.

Example sentence

そのコップはとても便利です。

Sono Koppu wa totemo benri desu.

That glass is very useful.

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How to remember コップ

Koppu sounds like cup. Picture a drinking glass, transparent, straight-sided or curved.

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Questions about コップ

How do you pronounce コップ?

コップ is romanised as koppu. Say it roughly like "kohp-poo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is コップ formal or casual?

コップ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is コップ written in Japanese?

コップ is written using katakana. Koppu is katakana from English cup, used for Western-style drinking glasses.

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