皿
KanjiJLPT N2
Dish
dish, a helping, plate
Mnemonic
Wide open tray sitting flat — a shallow dish.
Details
The keyword for 皿 is dish. This kanji represents a flat, open container used for serving or holding food, such as a plate or saucer. It depicts the image of a shallow vessel seen from the side, capturing the wide, flat shape characteristic of a dish. In Japanese, it broadly refers to plates, saucers, and similar tableware used in everyday dining.
- On'yomi
- べい
- Kun'yomi
- さら