Translation and Meaning of: 料理 - ryouri

The Japanese word 「料理」 (ryouri) is commonly translated as "cooking" or "cuisine". This term is composed of two kanji: 「料」 (ryou), meaning "ingredients" or "fee", and 「理」 (ri), meaning "reason", "logic", or "arrangement". Together, they form the concept not only of preparing food but also of the art and science involved in creating dishes. Interestingly, the combination of these kanji emphasizes both technique and aesthetics in meal preparation, reflecting the cultural importance of presentation and flavor in Japanese cuisine.

The origin of the term dates back to the Heian period, when Chinese cultural influences began to shape Japanese society. During this time, Japanese cuisine evolved significantly, incorporating foreign ingredients and techniques. The word 料理 began to be used to describe the more elaborate methods of food preparation that were popular among the nobility. Over time, the term spread, encompassing everything from home cooking to the sophisticated culinary practices of modern Japan.

In contemporary use, 料理 (ryouri) can refer to a single meal or the act of cooking as a whole. This term is often used in conjunction with others to convey more specific meanings, such as 日本料理 (nihon ryouri) to describe traditional Japanese cuisine and 家庭料理 (katei ryouri) for home-cooked meals. The breadth of this vocabulary in the Japanese language highlights the diversity and depth of the country's culinary traditions.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 調理 (Chōri) - Food preparation
• 料理する (Ryōri suru) - Make food
• 料理法 (Ryōrihō) - Cooking methods
• 料理術 (Ryōrijutsu) - Culinary techniques
• 料理技術 (Ryōrigijutsu) - Cooking skills
• 料理人 (Ryōrinin) - Chef de cozinha
• 料理店 (Ryōritei) - Restaurante
• 料理教室 (Ryōri kyōshitsu) - Cooking class
• 料理番組 (Ryōri bangumi) - Cooking show
• 料理本 (Ryōri hon) - Recipe book
• 料理レシピ (Ryōri reshipi) - Food recipe
• 料理道具 (Ryōri dōgu) - Kitchen utensils
• 料理器具 (Ryōri kigu) - Kitchen equipment
• 料理材料 (Ryōri zairyō) - Cooking ingredients
• 料理用品 (Ryōri yōhin) - Cooking products
• 料理用語 (Ryōri yōgo) - Culinary terms
• 料理の腕前 (Ryōri no uzume) - Cooking skill level
• 料理の腕前を磨く (Ryōri no uzume o migaku) - Refine culinary skills

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料理

Romaji: ryouri
Kana: りょうり
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: cooking; cuisine; gastronomy

Meaning in English: cooking;cookery;cuisine

Definition: Cook and eat food.

Example Sentences - (料理) ryouri

See below some example sentences:

香辛料を使って料理を作りました。

Kōshinryō o tsukatte ryōri o tsukurimashita

I made a meal using spices.

I cooked using spices.

• 香辛料 - condimentos
• を - direct object particle
• 使って - usando
• 料理 - cuisine
• を - direct object particle
• 作りました - fez

随分おいしい料理ですね。

Zuibun oishii ryouri desu ne

This is a very delicious dish.

It is a very delicious dish.

• 随分 - adverb meaning "very" or "quite"
• おいしい - adjective meaning "delicious"
• 料理 - substantivo que significa "culinária" ou "prato"
• です - auxiliary verb that indicates the present tense and formality
• ね - Closing tag that indicates a question or a confirmation

食卓には美味しい料理がたくさん並んでいる。

Shokutaku ni wa oishii ryouri ga takusan narande iru

On the dining table there are many delicious dishes.

There are many delicious dishes on the table.

• 食卓 - dining table
• に - particle that indicates the location of the verb
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 美味しい - delicioso
• 料理 - dish, food
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• たくさん - many
• 並んでいる - they are lined up, they are arranged in a row

食塩は料理に欠かせない調味料です。

Shokuen wa ryōri ni kakasenai chōmiryō desu

Sal é um condimento indispensável na culinária.

O sal é um tempero indispensável para cozinhar.

• 食塩 (shokuen) - sal
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 料理 (ryouri) - culinária, cozinha
• に (ni) - target particle
• 欠かせない (kakasenai) - indispensable, essential
• 調味料 (choumiryou) - tempero, condimento
• です (desu) - verb to be, to stay

私の特技は料理です。

Watashi no tokugi wa ryōri desu

My special ability is to cook.

My special ability is to cook.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• の (no) - particle that indicates possession or belonging
• 特技 (tokugi) - noun meaning "special ability"
• は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 料理 (ryouri) - noun meaning "culinary" or "cooking"
• です (desu) - linking verb that indicates formality and the present tense

油を使わない料理が健康的です。

Abura wo tsukawanai ryouri ga kenkouteki desu

Cooking without oil is healthy.

Cooking that does not use oil is healthy.

• 油を使わない - do not use oil
• 料理 - cuisine
• が - subject particle
• 健康的 - saudável
• です - Verb "to be" in the present tense

彼女の料理の手際は素晴らしいです。

Kanojo no ryōri no tegiwa wa subarashīdesu

Your culinary skills are wonderful.

Her cuisine is wonderful.

• 彼女 - her in Japanese
• の - Particle that indicates possession
• 料理 - "culinária" in Japanese
• の - Particle that indicates possession
• 手際 - "skill" or "dexterity" in Japanese
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 素晴らしい - "wonderful" or "excellent" in Japanese
• です - verb "to be" in Japanese, indicating a polite statement

宴会には美味しい料理と楽しい会話が欠かせない。

Enkai ni wa oishii ryouri to tanoshii kaiwa ga kakasenai

At a banquet

Delicious food and fun conversation are must-haves for banquets.

• 宴会 (えんかい) - banquete/festa
• には - particle that indicates the target or objective of the action
• 美味しい (おいしい) - delicioso
• 料理 (りょうり) - culinária/comida
• と - particle indicating the connection between two things
• 楽しい (たのしい) - divertido
• 会話 (かいわ) - conversa
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 欠かせない (かかせない) - indispensável/necessário

この料理は名人の手によって作られました。

Kono ryōri wa meijin no te ni yotte tsukuraremashita

This dish was made by a master chef.

This dish was made by the master.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• 料理 - substantivo que significa "culinária" ou "prato"
• は - Topic tag that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "this cuisine"
• 名人 - noun that means "specialist" or "master"
• の - possessive particle indicating the possession relationship, in this case "of the master"
• 手 - noun that means "hand" or "skill"
• によって - "done by the hands of the master"
• 作られました - passive verb in the past form that means "was done" or "was prepared"

このレストランの料理は格別です。

Kono resutoran no ryōri wa kakubetsu desu

The food at this restaurant is exceptional.

This restaurant is exceptional.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• レストラン - noun meaning "restaurant"
• の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
• 料理 - substantivo que significa "culinária" ou "prato"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 格別 - adjective meaning "exceptional" or "extraordinary"
• です - verb "to be" in the polite form