Japanese

Noun

カップ ‎(romaji kappu)

1. cup or mug, specifically, one with a handle.
2. prize cup
3. cup, a unit of measure
4. cup, a part of a brassiere

Usage notes

カップ refers specifically to cups with handles (mugs), as for coffee or Western tea, while コップ refers to glass containers (tumblers), as for water.

Related terms

• コップ ‎(koppu)