JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
皿 — dish
- Reading
- ベイ・さら
- Meaning
- dish; a helping; plate
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
皿 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ベイ・さら and it means dish; a helping; plate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
皿 appears in everyday japanese words such as 皿 (plate), 灰皿 (ashtray) and お皿 (plate).
Japanese words containing 皿
Frequently asked questions
What does 皿 mean in Japanese?
皿 means dish; a helping; plate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 皿 read?
皿 is read ベイ・さら. Reading it inside real words — 皿 and 灰皿 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 皿 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 皿 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 皿 in a word?
A common word containing 皿 is 皿 (さら) — "plate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 皿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 皿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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