(おおざら)

おおざら
noun
large plate
1. large plate; serving platter
large plate; serving platter
唐揚(からあ)げを大皿(おおざら)()った。
I served fried chicken on a large plate.
パーティーでは大皿(おおざら)料理(りょうり)()して、みんなで()()ける。
At parties, we serve food on large platters and everyone helps themselves.
この大皿(おおざら)祖母(そぼ)から()()いだものだ。
This large platter was handed down from my grandmother.
大皿(おおざら)にサラダを()って、みんなで()()けて()べた。
We put salad on a large plate and shared it among everyone.
居酒屋(いざかや)では大皿(おおざら)料理(りょうり)注文(ちゅうもん)して、何人(なんにん)かで()けるのがお(とく)だ。
At izakaya, it's a good deal to order large plates and split them among several people.

大皿(おおざら) are large plates or platters used for serving food family-style. In Japanese dining, dishes are often placed in the center of the table for everyone to share.

Common uses:

  • 大皿(おおざら)料理(りょうり) (food served family-style)
  • 大皿(おおざら)()る (to arrange on a large platter)

Size note: 大皿(おおざら) are typically 25cm or larger in diameter. They are common in 居酒屋(いざかや) and for home entertaining.