Plate in Japanese

"plate" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

皿

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3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "plate". The most common choice is shown first.

板

Top pick

plank, board, plate, stage

Reading: han

8 strokes · wisdom

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Where it comes from

Composed of tree and bend. Bent tree.

What it carries

Board, blackboard, cutting board. Represents board.

Related kanji for "plate"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for plate?

The most common kanji for "plate" is 板, read as han. It means plank, board, plate. Related kanji: 皿 (plate), 版 (printing plate).

How many strokes does 板 have?

板 has 8 strokes.