Japanese dictionary
How to say "dish" in Japanese
皿さら · sara
A "dish" as a plate is 皿 (sara), often said お皿 (osara). A dish as food is 料理 (ryōri).
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Ways to say "dish" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 皿さら · sara | Dish; plate. |
| 料理りょうり · ryōri | Dish (food). |
| 食器しょっき · shokki | Dishes; tableware. |
| お皿を洗うおさらをあらう · osara o arau | To wash the dishes. |
How to use it
Washing the dishes is お皿を洗う (osara o arau) or 洗い物をする (araimono o suru).
A small plate for sharing is 取り皿 (torizara).
Example sentences
- 取り皿をいただけますか。Torizara o itadakemasu ka.Could we have some small plates?
- この料理は何ですか。Kono ryōri wa nan desu ka.What is this dish?
- 夕食の後、お皿を洗いました。Yūshoku no ato, osara o araimashita.I washed the dishes after dinner.
- 新しい食器を買いました。Atarashii shokki o kaimashita.I bought new dishes.
- おすすめの料理は何ですか。Osusume no ryōri wa nan desu ka.What dish do you recommend?
- お皿を下げてもよろしいですか。Osara o sagete mo yoroshii desu ka.May I take your plate?
Questions
How do you ask for small plates to share in Japanese?
Ask 取り皿をください (torizara o kudasai). Sharing dishes is common at izakaya.
What does お皿を下げてもよろしいですか mean?
It is a server asking "May I take your plate?" Answer はい、お願いします or まだ食べています (I'm still eating).
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