English–Japanese

“dishes” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishokki

Example

毎日、食器を洗います。mai nichi shok ki o ara i ma su

I wash the dishes every day.

Illustration for 食器 (dishes)

How to say “dishes” in Japanese

“Dishes” in Japanese is 食器 (shokki).

Covers the objects that support the serving and eating of food, whether they are seen individually or as a complete set.

Full entry for 食器: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 食器

食器を洗います。shok ki o ara i ma su

I wash the dishes.

食事の前に、食器を食卓に並べます。shoku ji no mae ni shok ki o shoku taku ni nara be ma su

Before the meal, I set the dishes on the table.

Tips for using 食器

  • The English phrase do the dishes often means wash the plates, bowls, and other used tableware rather than simply arrange it.

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