Translation guide
This entry covers how to talk about cooking methods, styles, and recipes in Japanese. It includes general terms for 'way of cooking' as well as specific cooking techniques.
The learner wants to refer to a cooking method in general, such as asking 'What's your way of cooking this?' or describing a particular style.
A straightforward compound meaning 'cooking method'. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts.
この魚の料理法を教えてください。
Please tell me the way of cooking this fish.
Similar to 料理法 but slightly more technical; often used in recipes or food science.
この調理法はフランス料理でよく使われます。
This cooking method is often used in French cuisine.
Literally 'way of making', very common in everyday conversation and recipes. Can refer to cooking or making anything.
この料理の作り方を教えて。
Tell me how to make this dish.
Loanword from English 'recipe'. Used specifically for a set of instructions for preparing a dish.
このケーキのレシピを探しています。
I'm looking for the recipe for this cake.
The learner wants to name a particular cooking technique, like 'stir-frying' or 'simmering'.
To grill, broil, bake, or pan-fry. A versatile verb for applying direct heat.
魚を焼く。
Grill the fish.
To simmer or boil in a seasoned liquid. Used for many Japanese dishes like 煮物 (nimono).
野菜を煮る。
Simmer the vegetables.
To stir-fry or sauté. Commonly used in Chinese-influenced dishes.
To deep-fry. Used for tempura, karaage, etc.
とんかつを揚げる。
Deep-fry the pork cutlet.
To steam. Used for dishes like 茶碗蒸し (chawanmushi).
野菜を蒸す。
Steam the vegetables.
The learner wants to talk about a style of cooking, such as 'home cooking' or 'French cooking'.
Cooking, cuisine, or dish. Can be combined with country names or styles.
母の料理が一番好きです。
I like my mother's cooking the best.
Home cooking. Emphasizes simple, everyday meals.
Japanese-style cuisine. Often contrasted with 洋食 (yōshoku, Western-style).
いろいろな料理法を学びたいです。
I want to learn different ways of cooking.
肉と野菜を炒める。
Stir-fry the meat and vegetables.
家庭料理を習いたいです。
I want to learn home cooking.
Please teach me how to cook Japanese food.