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.
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.
Literally 'way of making', very common in everyday conversation and recipes. Can refer to cooking or making anything.
Loanword from English 'recipe'. Used specifically for a set of instructions for preparing a dish.
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.
Grill the fish.
To simmer or boil in a seasoned liquid. Used for many Japanese dishes like 煮物 (nimono).
To stir-fry or sauté. Commonly used in Chinese-influenced dishes.
To deep-fry. Used for tempura, karaage, etc.
To steam. Used for dishes like 茶碗蒸し (chawanmushi).
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.
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).
I want to learn different ways of cooking.
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.
Tell me how to make this dish.
I'm looking for the recipe for this cake.
Simmer the vegetables.
肉と野菜を炒める。
Stir-fry the meat and vegetables.
Deep-fry the pork cutlet.
Steam the vegetables.
I want to learn home cooking.
Please teach me how to cook Japanese food.