皿 means “plate, dish”

さら · sara

Also: a helping

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

さら

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

ベイ

Taught in grade 3 · 5 strokes

The story

A simple vessel drawn from the side: 皿 is the canvas on which Japanese cuisine becomes art. In kaiseki, every plate is chosen to complement the season, the dish, and the moment.

Used in 大皿 (oozara, large plate) and 小皿 (kozara, small plate)

Words with 皿

• 大皿 (おおざら, oozara): large plate

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