コップ一杯の水
koppu ippai no mizu
The English phrase "glass of water" is translated into Japanese as コップ一杯の水 (koppu ippai no mizu).
This phrase refers to a serving of water contained in a drinking glass.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of koppu (glass), ippai (one full [container]) and no mizu (of water).
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle no (の) links the quantity/container ippai to the substance mizu. If you are ordering or requesting the water, you would add the object particle o (を) to the end, resulting in コップ一杯の水を.
How do you pronounce it?
koppu ippai no mizu
Did you know?
- The word コップ is a loanword from the Dutch 'kop', meaning 'cup' or 'head', rather than the English 'cup'.
- The word 水 (mizu) is used for cold or room-temperature water, but for hot water, the word changes entirely to 湯 (yu).
- In Japanese, if you ask for koppu ippai no mizu in a restaurant, the waiter will likely bring you a glass of water for free, as it is standard hospitality.
Examples in context
- コップ一杯の水があなたのためになる。A glass of water will do you good.This sentence is useful for showing how コップ一杯の水 can be used in a sentence about health or benefit.Tatoeba #10905843 by SomeHungryBois, translation #7251091 by Sifaks
- すみません、コップ一杯の水をお願いできますか？Excuse me, could I please have a glass of water?
- コップ一杯の水を持ってきて。koppu ippai no mizu o motte kite.Bring me a glass of water.
- 喉が渇いたので、コップ一杯の水が欲しいです。nodo ga kawaita node, koppu ippai no mizu ga hoshii desu.I am thirsty, so I want a glass of water.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are resting at home after a long walk.
- 結衣 Yui陽太、コップ一杯の水を持ってきてくれる？Yota, koppu ippai no mizu o motte kite kureru?Yota, can you bring me a glass of water?
- 陽太 Yotaいいよ、すぐ持ってくるね。ii yo, sugu motte kuru ne.Sure, I'll bring it right away.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう。助かるよ。arigatou. tasukaru yo.Thank you. That helps.
- 陽太 Yotaはい、どうぞ。hai, douzo.Here you go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
