皿 — dish, a helping, plate
Learn the correct stroke order for 皿 (dish), a 5-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 皿 (dish) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 皿.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 皿 is #1812, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 皿 have?
The kanji 皿 (dish) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 皿?
皿 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.
What does 皿 mean?
皿 means: dish, a helping, plate. On'yomi readings: ベイ. Kun'yomi readings: さら.
What JLPT level is 皿?
皿 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.