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teacup (for Japanese tea); yunomi
teacup (for Japanese tea); yunomi
緑茶を湯呑みに注いだ。
I poured green tea into a teacup.
この湯呑みは手に馴染んで持ちやすい。
This teacup fits well in my hand and is easy to hold.
父の湯呑みは大きくて厚い。
My father's teacup is large and thick.
うちでは家族それぞれに自分の湯呑みがある。
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みを、毎日大事に使ってくれている。
My grandfather uses the teacup I gave him as a gift every day, taking good care of it.
湯呑み (full form: 湯呑み茶碗) is a cylindrical cup without a handle, used primarily for drinking Japanese green tea. Unlike Western teacups, 湯呑み are held with both hands.
Characteristics:
- Typically ceramic or porcelain
- Cylindrical shape with no handle
- Often larger for men (大ぶり) and smaller for women (小ぶり)
- Many households have personalized ones for each family member
Related:
- 茶碗 (rice bowl; also used for matcha)