一杯

This is the 7184th most frequent Japanese word.


一杯

"一杯" (いっぱい) can mean "one cup/glass," "full," or "a lot."


Here, "一杯" is used to denote a single cup of liquid, typically representing a unit or measure.

私は一杯のコーヒーを飲んだ。

I drank a cup of coffee.


In this usage, "一杯" expresses a state of being full or having many items or tasks.

彼は仕事が一杯あると言っていた。

He said he has a lot of work.


This context uses "一杯" colloquially to refer to having a drink—often alcoholic—in social settings.

今夜は一杯どう?

How about having a drink tonight?