Japanese

いっぱい
Meaning: one cup; full; a lot; limit
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

部屋は花で一杯だった。
The room was full of flowers.
朝食にジュースを一杯飲みました。
I drank a glass of juice for breakfast.
毎朝、コップ一杯の水を飲むのが習慣だ。
It is my habit to drink a glass of water every morning.
レモンティーを一杯注文した。
I ordered a cup of lemon tea.
お茶を一杯下さい。
Please give me a cup of tea.

Usage Notes

While it can literally mean 'one cup', it is most frequently used as an adverb meaning 'full' or 'a lot'.

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