Cup
Japanese Name:
コップ
Romaji Name:
koppu
Description
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A cup is a small container used for drinking liquids like water, tea, or juice. Cups can be made from glass, plastic, ceramic, or metal and come in various shapes and sizes.
History
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The history of drinking vessels dates back to prehistoric times.
Early humans drank from hands, shells, gourds, and later carved wooden or stone cups.
Clay cups appeared with the development of pottery, around 10,000 years ago.
In Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, cups were made from ceramic, metal, and glass.
The Romans developed glassblowing techniques, which led to the creation of fine glass cups and goblets.
In China and Japan, porcelain cups became highly refined and were central to tea culture.
In Europe, wooden and metal cups were common during the Middle Ages.
The introduction of porcelain and fine glassware during the Renaissance changed dining customs, especially among the wealthy.
The Dutch played a key role in spreading both goods and language to Japan in the Edo period, including the word “kop,” which became "コップ".