VocabJLPT N3
plate
NounSuffixCounterPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. plate
  2. 2. dish
  3. 3. serving
  4. 4. kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
This noun refers to a plate or dish used for serving or eating food. It can also refer to a shallow bowl-like container, and is a very common word in everyday kitchen vocabulary.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

This plate is heavy — looks expensive though.

Sentence 2

There's still a little bit of yesterday's food left on the plate.

Sentence 3

By the way, where did you get that plate?

Sentence 4

Whoever broke this plate, fess up!

Sentence 5

She said, "If you use small plates, you don't overeat."