Translation of Japanese word "台所" to English
台所
だいどころ
[daidokoro]
IPA: /taideso/
Meaning
NounA room or area for preparing food.
How to use
台所 (daidokoro) — 'kitchen'. Also commonly called キッチン (kitchin). 台所用品 — kitchenware. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
kitchen
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 台所
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): だいどころ
Romaji Transcription: daidokoro
Example Sentences
台所は食事を作る部屋です。
だいどころは しょくじを つくる へやです。
The kitchen is a room in a house where food is prepared.
家に台所があります。
いえに だいどころが あります。
There is a kitchen in the house.
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Common phrases
- 台所に立つ— stand in kitchen
- 台所の掃除— kitchen cleaning
- 狭い台所— small kitchen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "台所" mean?▼
The Japanese word "台所" means "kitchen" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "台所"?▼
The word "台所" is read as "だいどころ" (daidokoro). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "台所は食事を作る部屋です。".
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