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皿
On'yomi
ベイ
BEI
Kun'yomi
さら
sara
dish · a helping · plate
Details
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Strokes5
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of dish.
Symbolism
Dish, ashtray, small plate. Represents dish.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 皿
灰皿はいざらashtray
小皿こざらsmall dish
受け皿うけざらsaucer
皿洗いさらあらいwashing-up
Anime & Manga
食戟のソーマ 弍ノ皿
Food Wars! The Second Plate
A well-known work with 皿 in its Japanese title.
『食戟のソーマ 餐ノ皿』 遠月列車篇
Food Wars! The Third Plate: Totsuki Train Arc
A well-known work with 皿 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 皿 mean in Japanese?
皿 means dish, a helping, plate.
How do you read 皿?
On'yomi: ベイ (BEI). Kun'yomi: さら (sara).
How many strokes does 皿 have?
皿 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 皿 (dish).
Is 皿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
皿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dish, a helping, plate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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