“Served food” or “Offered food” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “膳”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “膳” means “Dining table”, “Cooked rice” or “Served food” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “膳”
Jouyou Kanji “膳” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
16 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
ぜん(zen) |
せん(sen) |
Kun-Yomi |
かしわ(kashiwa) |
そな(える)(sona(eru)) |
Meanings |
Served food, Offered food |
Dining table, Tray |
Cooked rice |
Unit word for counting pairs of chopstick |
Unit word for counting sets of cooked food |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “膳”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
膳立て(ぜんだて-ze n da te) |
① Preparation for meal, ② Make arrangement, Set things up |
膳部(ぜんぶ-ze n bu) |
① Food, Meal, ② Cook, Chef, Person who prepares food |
饗膳(きょうぜん-kyo u ze n) |
Banquet, Feast, Spread |
配膳(はいぜん-ha i ze n) |
① To distribute meals, To serve food, To serve meals, ② Person who place dishes on a table, Waiter, Waitress |
本膳(ほんぜん-ho n ze n) |
Main course (of a formal meal) |
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