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“serving tray” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizen

Example

客は料理を膳に載せます。kyaku wa ryō ri o zen ni no se ma su

The guest puts the food on the serving tray.

Illustration for 膳 (serving tray)

How to say “serving tray” in Japanese

“Serving tray” in Japanese is 膳 (zen).

Describes a low platform prepared for serving food, ranging from a handheld tray to a small table.

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

Example sentences with 膳

食事が終わると、店員が膳を下げます。shoku ji ga o wa ru to ten in ga zen o sa ge ma su

When the meal is over, the server clears the serving tray.

Tips for using 膳

  • A 膳 (zen, "serving tray") often refers to the low individual table used in traditional Japanese meals, rather than to a large shared dining table.

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