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ぜん
zen
(small) table, tray, meal
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ぜん
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(small) table, tray, meal
zen
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana ぜん
Romaji zen
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What does 膳 mean in Japanese?
The word 膳 (ぜん) means "(small) table, tray, meal" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 膳?
膳 is read as ぜん (romaji: zen). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 膳?
膳 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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