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皿
皿 (readings: さら; Japanese kanji) means “plate / dish”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as お皿 (plate).
What does 皿 mean?
| Kanji | 皿 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | plate / dish |
| Readings | さら |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 皿
皿 is read さら depending on the word.
Example words with 皿
| Example | お皿 (plate) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14