小皿
Meanings
1
Refers to a physically small plate or dish, often used for side dishes, condiments, or individual servings.
Please pour soy sauce into the small dish.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を小皿に盛るto serve/arrange food on a small plate
I arranged the pickles on a small plate and served them.
- 小皿に取るto take some food onto one's own small plate (from a shared dish)
Everyone took some food onto their small plates and ate.
- 小皿を並べるto line up small plates (e.g. before a meal)
I lined up several small plates on the table.