一杯

いっぱい
Alternative writings: 1杯, 一盃, 一ぱい, 1ぱい
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
1

One cup/glass/bowl/spoonful — a single serving or measure of a liquid or similar item.

NounNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

コーヒーを一杯ください。

Please give me one cup of coffee.

味噌汁をお椀に一杯よそった。

I ladled one bowlful of miso soup.

レシピには砂糖を大さじ一杯入れると書いてある。

The recipe says to add one tablespoon of sugar.

2

A single drink of alcohol (one drink/one glass).

Noun

Examples

乾杯のあと、もう一杯いかがですか?

After the toast, would you like another drink?

仕事帰りに同僚と一杯やった。

I had a drink with a colleague after work.

3

Full or brimming (with); crowded or packed — used to say something is filled to capacity.

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'Noun (Suffix)Usually Kana

Examples

箱は古い本でいっぱいだった。

The box was full of old books.

駅のホームは通勤客でいっぱいになった。

The station platform became packed with commuters.

彼女の顔は笑顔でいっぱいだった。

Her face was full of smiles.

4

Completely; to capacity; as much as possible — adverbial use (いっぱいに).

AdverbNoun (Suffix)Usually Kana

Examples

瓶に水をいっぱいに注いだ。

I filled the bottle to the brim with water.

スケジュールは予定でいっぱいだ。

My schedule is full of appointments.

5

A lot; many; much — casual adverb indicating a large quantity or degree.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

写真がいっぱいあるから選ぶのに時間がかかる。

There are so many photos that it takes time to choose.

彼は経験がいっぱいある。

He has a lot of experience.

6

All of ...; the entire ... — used to indicate the whole/entirety of something.

Noun (Suffix)AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

町中一杯に桜の花が咲いている。

Cherry blossoms are blooming all over the town.

部屋一杯に香水の香りが広がった。

The scent of perfume spread throughout the room.

7

Counter: one (for squid, octopus, crab, etc.) — used as a counting unit for certain seafood.

Noun

Examples

市場でイカを一杯買った。

I bought one squid at the market.

たこを一杯調理するのに時間がかかる。

It takes time to prepare one octopus.

8

Counter: one (boat) — an older/counting usage indicating one boat.

Noun

Examples

港に小舟が一杯停まっている。

One small boat is moored in the harbor.