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皿

Plate

Meaning

Plate, Dish

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

さら

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading which is also the reading you learned when you learned the kanji.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 皿をならべる

    to arrange the plates

    皿をあらう

    to wash plates, to do the dishes

    皿を下げる

    to take the plates away

  • 皿にのせる

    to put on a plate

    皿によそう

    to dish up

    皿にもる

    to serve something on a plate

Context Sentences

皿はキッチンキャビネットの中にあります。

Plates are in the kitchen cabinet.

広いテーブルの上に大きいお皿がたくさんあった。

There were many large dishes on a big, wide table.

この皿、下げてもらってもいいですか？

Could you take this plate, please?

Kanji Composition