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VocabJLPT N5

sake cup

NounCounterSuffix

Definitions

1. sake cup
2. cup for alcoholic beverages
3. counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.
4. counter for boats

A counter suffix used to count cups, glasses, or bowls of liquid or food. The pronunciation changes depending on the number it follows, so learners need to practice the different sound combinations carefully.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That person has a rule — no more than three drinks.

Sentence 2

At my friend's place, I had two cups of sake.

Sentence 3

My dad had two drinks and went to bed.

Sentence 4

Alright, just one last drink!

Sentence 5

My little sister doesn't drink at all.