Quick answer
皿 is the kanji for "Dish". A common reading is さら (sara). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Dish
Also : Plate · A Helping
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 皿 represents 'DISH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of dish.
On-reading: べい — remember this sound by associating it with dish. Kun-reading: さら.
Example Sentences
皿洗いは嫌いですが、きれいになった食器を見ると達成感があります。
さらあらいはきらいですが、きれいになったしょっきをみるとたっせいかんがあります。
I dislike washing dishes, but seeing clean dishes gives a sense of accomplishment.
料理を盛り付けるお皿は、食欲に影響します。
りょうりをもりつけるおさらは、しょくよくにえいきょうします。
The plate on which food is served affects appetite.
Vocabulary using 皿
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