Translation of Japanese word "料理人" to English
料理人
りょうりにん
[ryourinin]
IPA: /ɾjoːɾiɴiɴ/
Meaning
NounA person who prepares food.
How to use
料理人 (ryourinin) — 'cook / chef'. 料理をする — to cook. シェフ — chef.
🇬🇧 English
cook / chef
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 料理人
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): りょうりにん
Romaji Transcription: ryourinin
Example Sentences
料理人はレストランで働いています。
りょうりにんは れすとらんで はたらいています。
The cook works at a restaurant.
彼女は料理人になりたいと考えています。
かれは りょうりにんに なりたいと かんがえています。
She wants to become a cook.
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Common phrases
- 有名な料理人— famous cook
- 料理人の修業— apprentice of a chef
- 料理人を目指す— aim to be a cook
Frequency rank: #456 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "料理人" mean?▼
The Japanese word "料理人" means "cook / chef" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "料理人"?▼
The word "料理人" is read as "りょうりにん" (ryourinin). 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: "A person whose job is to cook.".
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