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
Related words
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.
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Example Sentences - (料理) ryouri
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Watashi wa ryōri ni iroiro na supaisu o mazeru no ga suki desu
I like to mix multiple spices in my food.
I like to mix various cooking spices.
- 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
- は (wa) - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 料理 (ryouri) - Japanese noun meaning "cooking" or "culinary"
- に (ni) - Japanese particle indicating action or destination
- いろいろな (iroirona) - Japanese adjective that means "various" or "diverse"
- スパイス (supaisu) - Japanese noun meaning "seasoning" or "condiment"
- を (wo) - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 交ぜる (mazeru) - Japanese verb that means "mix" or "combine"
- の (no) - Japanese particle indicating possession or explanation
- が (ga) - Japanese particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 好き (suki) - Japanese adjective that means "like" or "appreciate"
- です (desu) - Japanese linking verb that indicates the formality of the sentence
Watashi wa daidokoro de ryōri o shimasu
I cook in the kitchen.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 台所 (daidokoro) - noun that means "kitchen"
- で (de) - Particle that indicates the place where the action occurs
- 料理 (ryouri) - noun that means "to cook" or "cuisine"
- を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the action.
- します (shimasu) - verb meaning "to do" or "to accomplish"
Watashi wa tomodachi ni ryouri o tetsudau
I help my friend cook.
I help my friends cook.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 友達 (tomodachi) - noun meaning "friend"
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the target of the action, in this case, "friend"
- 料理 (ryouri) - noun that means "to cook" or "cuisine"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case, "to cook"
- 手伝う (tetsudau) - "Verb that means 'to help'"
Watashi wa mainichi ryōri o neru koto ga suki desu
Eu gosto de praticar culinária todos os dias.
Eu gosto de cozinhar todos os dias.
- 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
- は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 毎日 - adverb meaning "every day"
- 料理 - noun that means "to cook" or "cuisine"
- を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
- 練る - verbo que significa "treinar" ou "praticar"
- こと - noun meaning "thing" or "fact"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 好き - adjective meaning "to like" or "to appreciate"
- です - auxiliary verb that indicates the present tense and formality of the sentence
Choumiryou wa ryouri ni kakasenai mono desu
Fears are indispensable for cooking.
- 調味料 - condimentos
- は - Topic particle
- 料理 - cuisine
- に - target particle
- 欠かせない - indispensable
- もの - thing
- です - verb ser (polite form)
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