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THE KANJI · N3 · 8 strokes

杯

Counter For Cupfuls ; Wine Glass ; Glass ; Toast

Readings on: ハイ
Kun readings: さかずき

一杯いっぱい — one drink; one cup

Readings depend on the word. In kun readings, the dot separates the kanji from its kana ending (okurigana).

Two-word kanji

Reading belongs to the complete word: it is not always deduced from isolated readings.

祝杯しゅくはい — toast (bear one) Source
銀杯ぎんぱい — silver cut; timbale Source
一杯いっぱい — a glass of Source
乾杯かんぱい — (wearing a) toast; Health! Source

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A little exercise

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A Kanji to tame

Counter For Cupfuls ; Wine Glass ; Glass ; Toast

Two-word kanji

A little exercise

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