How to say "helping" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 盛りもりnoun, noun (suffix), counterCovers the serving-of-food sense, viewed as the portion heaped or arranged on the dish. It is a less common word for this, useful when describing how much food has been served up.
- 皿さらnoun, noun (suffix), counterAlso the serving-of-food sense: a serving or helping of a dish, and by extension a course of a meal. As a common word, this is usually the safest choice when asking for or talking about a helping.
For the food sense of 'helping', 皿 is the common everyday word for a serving or course, while 「盛り」 refers to a serving as the amount heaped up and plated.
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