noun
A small dish placed under a cup, typically to catch drips or for serving.
コーヒーカップを受け皿にのせて運んだ。
I carried the coffee cup on a saucer.
noun
Figurative use: a person, group, or institution that takes over a role, responsibility, or funds. Often used in business, politics, or organizational contexts.
その財団は寄付金の受け皿として設立された。
The foundation was established as a receptacle for donations.
彼は前社長の後任の受け皿として期待されている。
He is expected to be the successor to the former president.