JLPT N5 Beginner
皿
Plate, dish, or counter for servings of food.
Readings
Other forms
お皿 polite form
盤 rarely used kanji
1 Noun
Plate / Dish
Identifies a flat or shallow vessel used for holding food, distinguished from deeper bowls.
Example
あ 、 お 皿 を 落として 割って しまっ た 。
Oh no, I dropped the plate and it broke.
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2 Counter
Serving / Plateful (as a counter)
Quantifies distinct portions of food presented on dishes, such as curry, pasta, or dumplings.
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