Translation guide
Describes tasks and activities performed in a kitchen, such as cooking, cleaning, and food preparation. Japanese expressions vary by formality and context, from professional culinary work to casual home cooking.
To refer to the general activities done in a kitchen, such as cooking, washing dishes, and preparing food.
The most direct and common translation for 'kitchen work,' covering all types of kitchen chores.
母は台所仕事が好きです。
My mother likes kitchen work.
Can you help me with the kitchen work?
Refers specifically to cooking and meal preparation, often used in formal or written contexts.
彼は炊事が得意だ。
He is good at cooking.
A loanword from English, used in trendy or commercial contexts like restaurant kitchens or cooking shows.
プロのキッチンワークは素早い。
Professional kitchen work is quick.
To describe kitchen work in a professional or restaurant setting, emphasizing skill and efficiency.
Literally 'cooking work,' used for professional culinary tasks.
彼はレストランで調理の仕事をしています。
He does kitchen work at a restaurant.
Specifically refers to the work of a Japanese chef (itamae), often involving sushi or traditional cuisine.
板前仕事は長年の修行が必要だ。
Kitchen work as a chef requires years of training.
To refer to kitchen work as part of daily household chores, including cleaning and washing dishes.
Focuses on cleaning and tidying up the kitchen, a common aspect of kitchen work.
夕食後は台所の片付けをしなければならない。
I have to do the kitchen work after dinner.
Specifically means 'dishwashing,' a common kitchen chore.
皿洗いは私の担当です。
Kitchen work (dishwashing) is my responsibility.
While 'キッチンワーク' is understood, it may sound unnatural in everyday conversation. Use '台所仕事' for general kitchen tasks.
In Japanese, the specific type of kitchen work is often implied by context. For example, '料理' (cooking) or '片付け' (cleaning) might be used instead of a general term.