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.
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'.
料理法 and 調理法 both mean 'cooking method', but 調理法 is more technical. 作り方 is more general and can be used for any 'how to make'.
Learn cooking methods.
Research cooking methods.
Tell me how to make it.
What's your way of cooking this?
Natural way to ask for a recipe or method.
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.
Literally 'way of making', very common in everyday conversation and recipes. Can refer to cooking or making anything.
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.
和食の作り方を教えてください。
Please teach me how to cook Japanese food.