How do you say "spoon" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "spoon" is スプーン (supūn). It is a noun pronounced "soo-poo-n".

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Pronunciation

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

Example sentence

新しいスプーンを買いました。

Atarashii Supūn wo kaimashita.

I bought a new spoon.

Usage notes

Supūn (スプーン) is the Japanese word for spoon. This noun appears in everyday contexts across homes, offices, schools, and public spaces.

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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. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.