スプーン
すぷーん
noun
spoon
1.
spoon
A utensil with a shallow bowl-shaped end used for eating, stirring, and serving food. Borrowed from English.
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
- 木のスプーン: wooden spoon
- 計量スプーン: measuring spoon
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- スプーンで食べる: to eat with a spoon
- スプーン一杯: one spoonful
- スプーンを使う: to use a spoon
RELATED UTENSILS:
- フォーク: fork
- ナイフ: knife
- 箸: 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. Many Japanese meals require both.