Japanese

スプーン

スプーン
Meaning: spoon
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

ス
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Example sentences

I ate the soup using a spoon.
スプーンでアイスクリームをえぐるようにして食べた
I ate the ice cream by scooping it out with a spoon.
スープをスプーンでよくかき回してください。
Please stir the soup well with a spoon.
リンゴの芯をスプーンで抉った。
I scooped out the core of the apple with a spoon.
スプーンでメロンの種を抉り取った。
I gouged out the melon seeds with a spoon.
健康のために毎日スプーン一杯の亜麻仁油を飲んでいます。
I drink a spoonful of flaxseed oil every day for my health.

Usage Notes

A utensil used for eating liquid or semi-liquid food. Often refers specifically to Western-style spoons.

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