スプーン

スプーン is a loanword from English 'spoon,' written in katakana.

Types of spoons

• ティースプーン: teaspoon
• テーブルスプーン: tablespoon
• 木(き)のスプーン: wooden spoon
• 計量(けいりょう)スプーン: measuring spoon

Common expressions

• スプーンで食(た)べる: to eat with a spoon
• スプーン一杯(いっぱい): one spoonful
• スプーンを使(つか)う: to use a spoon

Related utensils

• フォーク: fork
• ナイフ: knife
• 箸(はし): chopsticks (traditional Japanese)

Usage

Western restaurants typically provide スプーン, フォーク, and ナイフ, while Japanese restaurants provide 箸(はし). Many Japanese meals require both.