Translation of Japanese word "皿" to English
皿
さら
[sara]
IPA: /saɾa/
Meaning
NounA slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
How to use
皿 (sara) — 'plate / dish'. お皿 (osara). 皿を洗う — wash dishes. 小皿 (kozara) — small plate.
🇬🇧 English
plate / dish
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 皿
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さら
Romaji Transcription: sara
Example Sentences
彼は皿を割りました。
かれは さらを わりました。
He broke the plate.
彼女は新しい皿を買いました。
かのじょは あたらしい さらを かいました。
She bought a new plate.
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Common phrases
- 皿洗い— dishwashing
Frequency rank: #594 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "皿" mean?▼
The Japanese word "皿" means "plate / dish" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "皿"?▼
The word "皿" is read as "さら" (sara). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A plate for serving food.".
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