皿

Etymology

Pictograph of dish.

Symbolism

Dish, ashtray, small plate. Represents dish.

What does 皿 mean in Japanese?

皿 means dish, a helping, plate.

How do you read 皿?

On'yomi: ベイ (BEI). Kun'yomi: さら (sara).

How many strokes does 皿 have?

皿 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 皿 (dish).

Is 皿 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 皿 (dish, a helping, plate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.