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VocabJLPT N1

iron plate

Noun

Definitions

1. iron plate
2. steel plate
3. sure thing

Literally meaning "iron plate," this word refers to a thick iron griddle used for cooking dishes like okonomiyaki. In casual speech, it is also used figuratively to describe something that is a sure thing or guaranteed to succeed.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I accidentally got my finger caught in the iron plate — ow!

Sentence 2

Wait, iron plates are THIS heavy!?

Sentence 3

He explained that "laying down an iron plate distributes the load."

Sentence 4

She advised, "If you're going to hold the iron plate, lower your center of gravity."

Sentence 5

I put an iron plate under the table leg to protect the floor from scratches.