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N4 · 5 strokes · — · Irodori #203 · Elementary 1 L11
皿
a helping, dish, plate
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ベイ
- Kun’yomi
- さら
Example words
取り皿
とりざら
individual plate
皿
さら
a helping
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 5-stroke character meaning "a helping" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "a helping" (皿) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
皿 (さら) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 皿 (さら) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: さら — often used in native Japanese words (like 皿). On'yomi: ベイ — common in compound words (熟語).