teacup saucer
A small saucer specifically for a Japanese teacup (yunomi). Used in tea ceremony and everyday settings.
茶托に湯呑みを載せてお客様に出した。
I placed the teacup on a saucer and served it to the guest.
Standard kanji spelling.
Search-only form mixing kanji and kana.
Compound of 茶 (tea) and 托 (saucer, tray). The kanji 托 originally means 'to hold in the hand' or 'to support', reflecting the saucer's function.