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皿
“plate / dish” in Japanese is 皿, read sara (さら). It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as お皿 (plate).
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お皿を洗う。
おさらをあらう。I wash the dishes.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 皿 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | plate / dish |
| Readings | さら |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | お皿 (plate) |
How to read 皿
皿 is read sara (さら) depending on the word.
Words with 皿
- お皿plate / dish
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Updated: 2026-08-28