受け皿

うけざら

Also written 受皿

Meanings

1. Noun saucer
2. person (group, institution, etc.) to take over a position or matter; receptacle (e.g. of funds); receiver

Kanji

• 受 receive. Read as うけ.
• 皿 plate. Read as さら.

Example sentences

• カップを受け皿の上に置いてください。
  Please place the cup on the saucer.

Common phrases

• 受け皿となる (うけざらとなる) to act as a receptacle
• 受け皿になる
• 受け皿を作る

Words containing 受け皿

• 受け皿となる (うけざらとなる) to act as a receptacle

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