灰皿

はいざら

Ashtray

N5noun·haizara

How to remember it

灰 (ash) + 皿 (plate) = a small plate that catches ashes.

Example sentences

  • 灰皿はどこですか。

    はいざらはどこですか。

    Where is the ashtray?

  • この灰皿を使ってください。

    このはいざらをつかってください。

    Please use this ashtray.

Usage

Common in older restaurants and smoking areas; literally 'ash plate'.

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