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湯呑み

yunomi

Description

湯呑みは、お茶を飲むときに使う、取っ手がない小さいカップです。

A 湯呑み is a small cup without a handle used for drinking tea.

日本の家やお店でよく見ることができます。

You can often see 湯呑み in Japanese homes and shops.

Meanings

湯呑みyunomi

a Japanese teacup without a handle

湯呑みにお茶を入れてください。

Please pour tea into the teacup.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    from 湯 (hot water) + 呑み (drinking), literally 'for drinking hot water'.

  • Nuance

    often written 湯飲み; refers specifically to a handle-less cup for green tea.

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