How to say 'Ashtray' in Japanese | 灰皿

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The Japanese word for Ashtray is 'Haizara', written as 灰皿 in Japanese.'Ashtray' in hiragana is はいざら.

word

灰皿

Meaning

Ashtray

Reading

はいざら

haizara

Kanji

灰Ashes 皿Plate

Explanation

The Japanese noun '灰皿 (はいざら)' refers to an 'ashtray', a container used for collecting ash and cigarette butts. It is commonly found in smoking areas, restaurants, or homes where smoking is permitted. Example sentences: Please use the ashtray「灰皿を使ってください」(はいざらをつかってください). The ashtray is full「灰皿がいっぱいです」(はいざらがいっぱいです). This word is straightforward and does not carry additional meanings or nuances beyond its literal definition.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2097

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 灰皿

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

灰

Meaning

Ashes

kanji

皿

Meaning

Plate

Words Related to 灰皿 Through the Kanji 灰

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 灰 as well.

word

灰

Meaning

Ash

word

灰色

Meaning

Gray

Words Related to 灰皿 Through the Kanji 皿

This Word contains the Kanji 皿 as well.

word

皿

Meaning

Plate

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What does 'Haizara' (灰皿) mean?

'Haizara' means 'Ashtray' .

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