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small condiment plate; garnish dish
A small plate or dish used to serve condiments, garnishes, or seasonings alongside Japanese dishes. Typically a small, shallow dish.
A compound of 薬味 (condiments, garnishes — such as ginger, green onion, wasabi) and 皿 (plate, dish). A common item in Japanese table settings, especially for traditional cuisine.
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Cultural note
In Japanese cuisine, 薬味 (condiments like grated ginger, chopped scallions, shiso leaves, wasabi, and grated daikon) are typically served on a small separate plate alongside the main dish, allowing diners to add them to taste. These small plates are part of the traditional tableware set.