1A small plate or dish used for serving food; often used for appetizers, individual portions, or condiments like soy sauce.
前菜は小皿に分けて出された。
The appetizers were served on small plates.
取り皿として小皿をもう一枚ください。
Please give me another small plate to use as a personal dish.
刺身は小皿に醤油を入れて食べる。
You eat sashimi with soy sauce in a small dish.