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.
肉にちゃんと火が通っているか確認してください。
Please check if the meat is cooked through properly.
Used for grilled, baked, or fried foods. Implies cooking by direct heat.
The dish or meal is finished and ready to serve.
General phrase meaning 'it's done/ready'. Very common for meals.
夕食ができているよ。
Dinner is ready.
Emphasizes that the cooking process is completely finished.
Food has been reheated or warmed sufficiently.
Means the food is warmed through, often used for leftovers or pre-cooked items.
スープが温まっているから、すぐ食べられる。
The soup is warmed up, so we can eat right away.
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.
パンがきれいに焼けている。
The bread is nicely baked.
Used for boiled or simmered foods. Implies cooking in liquid.
野菜が柔らかく煮えている。
The vegetables are cooked soft.
Specifically for boiled items like pasta or eggs that are done boiling.
パスタがちょうどよく茹で上がっている。
The pasta is cooked just right.
料理が出来上がっているので、テーブルに運んでください。
The food is ready, so please bring it to the table.