Japanese symbol for “saucer”
受け皿
うけざら
Romaji: ukezara
saucer
In Japanese, saucer is 受け皿, read うけざら (ukezara).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n saucer
- n person (group, institution, etc.) to take over a position or matter; receptacle (e.g. of funds); receiver
Written forms: 受け皿、受皿. Readings: うけざら.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “saucer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ソーサー | ソーサー soosaa | saucer |
| 托子 | たくす takusu | saucer (for a teacup) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 受験 | じゅけん juken | taking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university) |
| 受け | うけ uke | popularity; favour; favor |
| 受ける | うける ukeru | to receive; to get |
| 受付 | うけつけ uketsuke | reception (desk); information desk; receptionist |
| 受信 | じゅしん jushin | receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.) |
| 受け入れ | うけいれ ukeire | receiving; acceptance; reception |
| 灰皿 | はいざら haizara | ashtray |
| 皿洗い | さらあらい saraarai | washing-up; dish-washing |
See also: Chinese symbol for “saucer”.
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