湯呑(ゆの)み

ゆのみ
noun
teacup (for Japanese tea)
toolfood
1. teacup (for Japanese tea); yunomi
A tall cup without a handle for Japanese green tea, usually ceramic.
緑茶(りょくちゃ)を湯呑(ゆの)みに注(そそ)いだ。
I poured green tea into a teacup.
この湯呑(ゆの)みは手(て)に馴染(なじ)んで持(も)ちやすい。
This teacup fits well in my hand and is easy to hold.
父(ちち)の湯呑(ゆの)みは大(おお)きくて厚(あつ)い。
My father's teacup is large and thick.
うちでは家族(かぞく)それぞれに自分(じぶん)の湯呑(ゆの)みがある。
In our house, each family member has their own teacup.
おじいちゃんにプレゼントした湯呑(ゆの)みを、毎日(まいにち)大事(だいじ)に使(つか)ってくれている。
My grandfather uses the teacup I gave him as a gift every day, taking good care of it.

湯呑(ゆの)み (full form: 湯呑(ゆの)み茶碗(ぢゃわん)) is a cylindrical cup without a handle, used primarily for drinking Japanese green tea. It has no handle, so it is often cradled in both hands.

Characteristics

  • Typically ceramic or porcelain
  • Cylindrical shape with no handle
  • Often larger for men (大(おお)ぶり) and smaller for women (小(こ)ぶり)
  • Many households have personalized ones for each family member

Related

Related Words

Related: 茶碗(ちゃわん) (rice bowl; matcha bowl)
Compare: 抹茶碗(まっちゃわん) (matcha bowl)
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Added 2026.1.15 3:53 · Revised 2026.9.30 14:37
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