How do you say "spoon" in Japanese?

スプーン

supūn

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "spoon" is スプーン (supūn).

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Pronunciation

スプーン is written using katakana. Romanised as supūn, it sounds roughly like "soo-poo-n" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Supun is a direct loanword from English, written in katakana. Japanese borrowed this term for the utensil when Western dining became common.

Example sentence

新しいスプーンを買いました。

Atarashii Supūn wo kaimashita.

I bought a new spoon.

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How to remember スプーン

Spoon sounds like supun. The three lines in the katakana could look like a spoon's bowl and handle.

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Questions about スプーン

How do you pronounce スプーン?

スプーン is romanised as supūn. Say it roughly like "soo-poo-n" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is スプーン formal or casual?

スプーン 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 スプーン written in Japanese?

スプーン is written using katakana. Supun is a direct loanword from English, written in katakana.

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