スプーン

• Reading: スプーン
• Romaji: supuun
• Pronunciation: /sɯ.pɯː.ɴ/

Meaning

Spoon. A common utensil used for eating soups, curries, and desserts.

A loanword from English 'spoon,' written in katakana. While chopsticks are the primary eating utensil in Japan, spoons are commonly used for curry rice, soups, and Western-style dishes. Japanese spoons tend to be slightly smaller than Western ones.

Examples

1. スプーンでスープを飲みます。 I drink soup with a spoon.
2. スプーンを取ってください。 Please pass me a spoon.
3. カレーはスプーンで食べます。 You eat curry with a spoon.

Usage Guide

Context: meals, kitchen, restaurants

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed directly from English 'spoon.' Adopted into Japanese as part of Western dining culture that spread during the Meiji era modernization.

Cultural Context

Era: Meiji era

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal