料理
料理する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 料理する | 料理しない |
| Polite | 料理します | 料理しません |
| Past polite | 料理しました | 料理しませんでした |
| Past | 料理した | 料理しなかった |
| Te-form | 料理して | 料理しないで |
| Desire | 料理したい | 料理したくない |
| Potential | 料理できる | 料理できない |
| Passive | 料理される | 料理されない |
| Causative | 料理させる | 料理させない |
| Causative passive | 料理させられる | 料理させられない |
| Volitional | 料理しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 料理しましょう | |
| Imperative | 料理しろ | 料理するな |
| Conditional | 料理すれば | 料理しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 料理したら | 料理しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Refers to the act of cooking, prepared food, or a specific dish. Very common in everyday language.
My mother cooks delicious food for me every day.
He went to Paris to study French cuisine.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
handling skillfully; managing; dealing with
Metaphorical extension: dealing with something or someone adeptly, often with a nuance of arranging or processing. Common in business or problem-solving contexts.
He skillfully handled the difficult client.
We need to process a large amount of data in a short time.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は料理が上手だsomeone is good at cooking
She is good at cooking.
- 〈事〉を料理するto handle a matter skillfully
He skillfully handles even the toughest problems.
- 料理を作るto make a dish/meal
My mother made dinner for me.
- 料理を出すto serve a dish
The restaurant serves delicious dishes.
Expressions
- 男の料理stereotypically masculine cuisine; food enjoyed by men