Translation guide
How to express that food is cooked, done, or ready to eat in Japanese.
The food has finished cooking and is ready to eat.
Literally 'fire has passed through', this is the most common way to say food is properly cooked inside.
The dish or meal is finished and ready to serve.
General phrase meaning 'it's done/ready'. Very common for meals.
Dinner is ready.
Food has been reheated or warmed sufficiently.
Means the food is warmed through, often used for leftovers or pre-cooked items.
The English phrase 'be cooked' does not translate directly to a single Japanese verb. Use context-appropriate expressions like 火が通っている or できている.
Please check if the meat is cooked through properly.
Used for grilled, baked, or fried foods. Implies cooking by direct heat.
The bread is nicely baked.
Used for boiled or simmered foods. Implies cooking in liquid.
The vegetables are cooked soft.
Specifically for boiled items like pasta or eggs that are done boiling.
The pasta is cooked just right.
Emphasizes that the cooking process is completely finished.
The food is ready, so please bring it to the table.
The soup is warmed up, so we can eat right away.