This is the 277th most frequent Japanese word.
杯
A cup, glass, or counter for drinks.
In this sentence, '杯' refers to a celebratory cup or trophy, symbolizing success or victory.
彼は勝利の杯を掲げた。
He raised the cup of victory.
Here, '杯' (a cup/glass) is used as a counter for beverages, indicating a single glass of water.
私は一杯の水を飲みました。
I drank a glass of water.
Here, '乾杯' (cheers/toast) uses '杯' to symbolize the act of clinking glasses or making a toast in a celebratory context.