When talking about eating utensils in Japanese, it's pretty straightforward. The word for "spoon" is スプーン (supuun), which is a loanword from English.
You'll often hear it used in conjunction with other cutlery like フォーク (fooku - fork) and ナイフ (naifu - knife). If you're asking for a spoon, you could say スプーンをください (supuun o kudasai - Please give me a spoon).
It's an essential word to know for dining in Japan, whether you're at a restaurant or a friend's house. While traditional Japanese meals might use chopsticks, many Western-style dishes and desserts will require a spoon.
When talking about eating utensils in Japanese, it's pretty straightforward. The word for "spoon" is スプーン (supuun), which is a loanword from English.
You might use it in a sentence like, 「スプーンをください」 (Supuun o kudasai), meaning "Please give me a spoon."
While Japanese meals often use chopsticks, spoons are very common for things like soup, curry, or desserts.
So, if you're ever in Japan and need a spoon, now you know the word to use!
When talking about eating utensils in Japanese, it's pretty straightforward. The word for "spoon" is スプーン (supuun), which is a loanword from English.
You might use it in a sentence like, スプーンで食べる (supuun de taberu), meaning "to eat with a spoon." Or, if you need a spoon, you could say, スプーンをください (supuun o kudasai), which means "Please give me a spoon."
It's a common and essential vocabulary word for daily life.
When we talk about a "spoon" in Japanese, we use the word スプーン (supūn). This is a direct loanword from English, which is why it's written in Katakana. You'll find this word used just like in English, whether you're asking for one at a restaurant or talking about eating with a spoon at home. It's a very common and practical word to know for everyday situations.
§ What スプーン Means
- Japanese Word
- スプーン
- Pronunciation
- supuun
- Type
- Noun
- English Definition
- spoon
- CEFR Level
- A2
Alright, let's talk about スプーン (supuun). This one's easy. It means "spoon." It's a loanword from English, so the pronunciation is quite similar. You'll hear this word constantly in daily life, especially when you're talking about food or eating utensils.
§ How to Use スプーン
Using スプーン is straightforward. Just like in English, it refers to the eating utensil. You'll find it used in sentences where you'd typically use "spoon" in English. It's a common noun, so it behaves like other nouns in Japanese sentences.
このスープはスプーンで食べます。
Hint: This soup is eaten with a spoon.
スプーンをください。
Hint: Please give me a spoon.
§ Everyday Examples of スプーン
Here’s where you’ll actually encounter スプーン in real-world situations. Think about when you'd use a spoon, and you'll quickly see how this word fits in.
At a Restaurant/Cafe
When you're eating out, especially at a cafe or a restaurant that serves Western-style food or desserts, you'll definitely hear or use スプーン. If you order a dessert, a soup, or even some yogurt, you'll need one.
Asking for a spoon:
スプーンをお願いします。
Hint: A spoon, please.
If you're given a fork but need a spoon:
スプーンはありますか？
Hint: Do you have a spoon?
In the Kitchen/Cooking
In a Japanese kitchen, while cooking, you might need a スプーン for measuring ingredients or for stirring. Even if you primarily use chopsticks for eating, spoons are essential kitchen tools globally.
Measuring with a spoon:
砂糖をスプーンで測る。
Hint: Measure sugar with a spoon.
At Home/Daily Meals
Even in a Japanese household, スプーン is commonly used, especially for breakfast (like yogurt or cereal), or for certain dishes like curry or stew. It's not just for Western food.
Eating curry:
カレーはスプーンで食べるのが一番です。
Hint: Eating curry with a spoon is the best.
For baby food:
赤ちゃんにスプーンでごはんをあげます。
Hint: I'll feed the baby with a spoon.
In Shops/Supermarkets
When you buy something like ice cream or a bento (lunch box) at a convenience store or supermarket, you might be asked if you need a spoon.
When buying a bento:
スプーンはおつけしますか？
Hint: Would you like a spoon?
§ Related Vocabulary
Knowing these related words will help you talk about utensils more broadly:
フォーク (fooku): fork
ナイフ (naifu): knife
お箸 (ohashi): chopsticks
As you can see, スプーン is a highly practical word. Master it, and you'll be able to navigate many common eating situations in Japan with ease. Don't overthink it – it's just a spoon!
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
テーブルの上にスプーンとフォークが置いてあります。
There is a spoon and fork on the table.
このスープはスプーンで飲むと美味しいです。
This soup is delicious when eaten with a spoon.
赤ちゃんがスプーンを使って自分で食べようとしています。
The baby is trying to eat by himself using a spoon.
デザートには小さなスプーンが添えられていました。
A small spoon was provided with the dessert.
彼はコーヒーをスプーンでかき混ぜた。
He stirred his coffee with a spoon.
スプーンがないので、手で食べました。
Since there was no spoon, I ate with my hands.
薬はスプーン一杯の量で飲んでください。
Please take one spoonful of the medicine.
銀のスプーンは特別な機会に使われます。
Silver spoons are used for special occasions.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
スプーンをください。
Please give me a spoon.
スプーンはありますか？
Do you have a spoon?
このスプーンはきれいですか？
Is this spoon clean?
スプーンでご飯を食べます。
I eat rice with a spoon.
スプーンを洗ってください。
Please wash the spoon.
スプーンが足りません。
There aren't enough spoons.
スプーンを落としました。
I dropped the spoon.
スプーンでヨーグルトを食べます。
I eat yogurt with a spoon.
スプーンを使いましょう。
Let's use a spoon.
スプーンとフォーク、どちらがいいですか？
Which do you prefer, a spoon or a fork?
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
A direct loanword from English 'spoon'. Very common.
The native Japanese word for spoon. Less common in everyday use for eating utensils now, but still used in specific contexts like medicine.
Means 'ladle', a larger serving utensil, not a personal eating spoon.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Often confused with other eating utensils due to similar context.
Refers specifically to chopsticks, not a spoon.
箸で食べる (はしでたべる): to eat with chopsticks.
Another common eating utensil, easily mixed up if you're not paying attention.
This is 'fork', not 'spoon'. Both are loanwords but distinct.
フォークを使う (フォークをつかう): to use a fork.
Part of a cutlery set, so learners might incorrectly group it with spoon.
This means 'knife'. Different function from a spoon.
ナイフとフォーク (ナイフとフォーク): knife and fork.
An older, more traditional Japanese word for 'spoon', but 'スプーン' is more common.
While it also means 'spoon', 'スプーン' is the modern, more frequently used term, especially for Western-style spoons.
薬を匙で飲む (くすりをさじでのむ): to take medicine with a spoon (traditional context).
Looks like a large spoon, but has a specific use.
This refers to a 'ladle', used for serving soups or stews, not for individual eating like a spoon.
お玉でスープを注ぐ (おたまでスープをそそぐ): to ladle soup.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
これはスプーンです。
This is a spoon.
スプーンがあります。
There is a spoon.
スプーンをください。
Please give me a spoon.
スプーンで食べます。
I eat with a spoon.
大きいスプーンと小さいスプーンがあります。
There are big spoons and small spoons.
スプーンを使いますか？
Do you use a spoon?
このスプーンはきれいですか？
Is this spoon clean?
スプーンでスープを飲みます。
I drink soup with a spoon.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Eating a meal
- スプーンをください (Please give me a spoon)
- このスプーンを使ってください (Please use this spoon)
- スプーンで食べる (Eat with a spoon)
Setting the table
- スプーンを置く (Place a spoon)
- スプーンとフォーク (Spoon and fork)
- スプーンが足りない (Not enough spoons)
Ordering dessert
- デザート用のスプーン (Spoon for dessert)
- 小さなスプーン (Small spoon)
- スプーンはいりますか？ (Do you need a spoon?)
Washing dishes
- スプーンを洗う (Wash the spoon)
- スプーンを拭く (Wipe the spoon)
- 汚れたスプーン (Dirty spoon)
Cooking/Baking
- 計量スプーン (Measuring spoon)
- スプーン一杯 (One spoon-full)
- 木のスプーン (Wooden spoon)
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"スプーンはどこですか？ (Where is the spoon?)"
"このスープはスプーンで食べますか？ (Do you eat this soup with a spoon?)"
"日本料理ではスプーンを使いますか？ (Do you use spoons in Japanese cuisine?)"
"お子さん用のスプーンはありますか？ (Do you have a spoon for children?)"
"プラスチックのスプーンをもらえますか？ (Can I have a plastic spoon?)"
डायरी विषय
今日、スプーンを使いましたか？何に使いましたか？ (Did you use a spoon today? What did you use it for?)
日本で食事をする時、スプーンを使う場面はどんな時だと思いますか？ (When do you think you'd use a spoon when eating in Japan?)
あなたの好きなスプーンは何ですか？なぜ好きですか？ (What kind of spoon do you like? Why do you like it?)
スプーンなしで食べにくい食べ物は何ですか？ (What foods are difficult to eat without a spoon?)
もしスプーンがなかったら、どうやって食事をしますか？ (If there were no spoons, how would you eat?)
खुद को परखो 36 सवाल
Listen for the word 'spoon'.
Listen to the sentence and identify what 'これ' (this) is.
Listen for the request. Someone is asking for a 'spoon'.
Read this aloud:
スプーン
Focus: su-pu-un
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
これはスプーンですか？
Focus: kore wa su-pu-un desu ka?
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
スプーンはどこですか？
Focus: su-pu-un wa doko desu ka?
तुमने कहा:
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コーヒーを混ぜるのに___を使いますか？
コーヒーを混ぜる道具として適切なのはスプーンです。
このスープは熱いから、___でゆっくり飲んでください。
熱いスープを飲むときに使う道具はスプーンです。
デザートには小さい___がいいですね。
デザートを食べる際に一般的に使われるのは小さいスプーンです。
私は毎日、朝食にヨーグルトと___を使います。
ヨーグルトを食べる際に使用するのはスプーンです。
料理には、大きい___と小さい___が必要です。
料理には、大小様々なスプーンが使われます。
お砂糖を___でコーヒーに入れます。
砂糖をコーヒーに入れるときに使う道具はスプーンです。
Where is the spoon?
This soup needs a spoon.
Please give me a small spoon.
Read this aloud:
スプーン
Focus: su-pu-un
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
スプーンをください。
Focus: su-pu-un o ku-da-sai
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
大きいスプーンはありますか。
Focus: oo-kii su-pu-un wa a-ri-ma-su ka
तुमने कहा:
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This sentence means 'I use a spoon to drink soup.' The particles を and ために help connect the phrases correctly.
This means 'A small spoon is necessary for this dessert.' The order of adjective before noun and the particle が marking the subject are key.
This translates to 'Please arrange the spoon and fork on the table.' The particle に indicates location, and と connects the two nouns.
The spoon is very beautiful.
Which do you use, a fork or a spoon?
A large spoon is good for soup.
Read this aloud:
このスプーンでアイスクリームを食べましょう。
Focus: スプーン (supuun)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
私のお気に入りのスプーンはどこですか？
Focus: お気に入りの (okiniiri no)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
小さなスプーンで薬を飲んでください。
Focus: 小さな (chiisana)
तुमने कहा:
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This sentence asks someone to help prepare for a party, specifically mentioning arranging spoons and forks on the table. The particles 'の', 'を', 'に' are key.
This describes a situation where someone tastes hot soup, makes a face, and puts down their spoon. The conjunction 'と' (when), 'ので' (because), and verb conjugations are important.
This sentence emphasizes the importance of proper cooking utensils, specifically a measuring spoon, for improving cooking skills and accurate measurement. Pay attention to particles and phrases like '〜するためには' and '〜上で'.
/ 36 correct
Perfect score!
उदाहरण
スプーンをください。
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food के और शब्द
少々
B1A little; a few.
〜ほど
B1About; approximately; degree.
~ほど
B1About, approximately; to the extent of ~.
豊富な
B1Abundant, rich in.
ふんだんに
B1Lavishly; abundantly; generously (e.g., using ingredients).
足す
B1To add (e.g., to a sum, to ingredients).
添加物
B1Additive.
〜てから
B1After doing ~.
~てから
B1After doing (an action).
熟成させる
B1To age; to mature (food).
