Learn the Japanese names for everyday tableware. 丼：どんぶり donnburi、箸：はし hashi、鍋：なべ nabe、弁当：べんとう bentou… Knowing these words makes it easier to ask for utensils when you travel.
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Chinese | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 茶碗 | ちゃわん | chawan | 碗 | teacup; rice bowl |
| コップ | こっぷ | koppu | 杯 | cup; glass; mug |
| フォーク | ふぉーく | fōku | 叉 | fork |
| 弁当 | べんとう | bentō | 飯盒 | lunchbox |
| レンゲ | れんげ | renge | 中式湯匙 | china spoon |
| 湯のみ | ゆのみ | yunomi | 日式茶杯 | Japanese-style tea cup |
| スプーン | すぷーん | supūn | 匙羹 | spoon |
| 爪楊枝 | つまようじ | tsumayōji | 牙簽 | toothpick |
| 皿 | さら | sara | 碟子 | dish |
| 鍋 | なべ | nabe | 鍋子 | pot |
| 丼 | どんぶり | donburi | 大碗 | large ceramic bowl |
| 箸 | はし | hashi | 筷子 | chopsticks |
Todaimae offers Japanese courses from JLPT N5 to N1, covering beginner through advanced levels. Experienced instructors teach in an interactive environment to strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Choose in-person classes or live online lessons to fit your schedule—whether you are preparing for the JLPT, advancing your career, or getting ready for life in Japan.
