Meaning of 皿 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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皿, 盤JLPT 3
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Kana Readingさら
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Romajisara
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- plate; dish; platter; disc
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix, counter
- Meaning
- serving; helping; course
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
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Example Sentences
皿, 盤, さら used in context
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Keiichi, the tempura's done, so bring a plate.
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My sister dropped her plate on the floor.
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僕ならスープ皿を持ってきて、グラスを充分に注意しながらテーブルの端まで滑らせて水をそのスープ皿に流し込むな。水は床にはこぼれない。
I'd get a soup plate and then slide the glass very carefully over to the edge of the table, and let the water run into the soup plate - it doesn't have to run onto the floor.
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僕ならスープ皿を持ってきて、グラスを充分に注意しながらテーブルの端まで滑らせて水をそのスープ皿に流し込むな。水は床にはこぼれない。
I'd get a soup plate and then slide the glass very carefully over to the edge of the table, and let the water run into the soup plate - it doesn't have to run onto the floor.
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She looked for her ring with her eyes wide open.
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She broke the dish on purpose just to show her anger.
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