
KANJI
皿
dish
plate, basin, tray, counter for plates/dishes
Kun'yomi
さら
On'yomi
ばい
Kun'yomi
皿を洗うのは私の仕事だ。
Washing the dishes is my job.
きれいな皿に料理を盛った。
I served the food on a pretty dish.
お皿を棚に並べた。
I arranged the dishes on the shelf.
皿が足りないから買ってきて。
We don't have enough dishes, so please buy some.
Practice exercises
1
皿
Answer
さらばい
2
皿
Answer
dishplatesaucer
3
皿洗い
dishwashing
Answer
さらあらい
4
皿うどん
Sarra Udon (a type of noodle dish)
Answer
さらうどん
5
皿立て
dish rack / plate stand
Answer
さらたて
6
皿鉢料理
platter cuisine (a regional Japanese dish served on a large plate)
Answer
さわちりょうり