中皿(ちゅうざら)

ちゅうざら
noun
medium-sized plate
1. medium-sized plate, medium dish
A plate of intermediate size, typically around 15-21 cm in diameter. Part of the standard Japanese tableware size system that distinguishes small, medium, and large plates.
サラダを中皿(ちゅうざら)に盛(も)った。
I served the salad on a medium plate.
中皿(ちゅうざら)を五(いつ)つ買(か)った。
I bought five medium plates.
取(と)り分(わ)けるときは中皿(ちゅうざら)が使(つか)いやすい。
Medium plates are convenient when serving portions.

中皿(ちゅうざら) is a medium-sized plate, typically 15-21 cm in diameter. Part of the standard Japanese tableware size system.

SIZE SYSTEM:

  • 小皿(こざら): small plate (up to ~15 cm) — condiments, pickles
  • 中皿(ちゅうざら): medium plate (~15-21 cm) — individual portions
  • 大皿(おおざら): large plate (~22 cm+) — shared dishes

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 中皿(ちゅうざら)に盛(も)る: to serve on a medium plate
  • 中皿(ちゅうざら)料理(りょうり): medium-plate dish
  • 取(と)り皿(ざら): serving plate (for taking portions from shared dishes)

NOTE:
In Japanese cuisine, plate size is carefully chosen to match the dish. 中皿(ちゅうざら) is the standard size for individual side dishes and salads.

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Added 2026.3.19 8:12 · Revised 2026.3.30 11:16
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