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:

ガスコンロで料理をするのは楽しいです。

Gasukonro de ryōri wo suru no wa tanoshii desu

Cooking on a gas stove is fun.

Cooking with a gas stove is fun.

• ガスコンロ - gasukonro - gas stove
• で - from - in, using
• 料理 - cooking - culinária, cozinha
• を - wo - object particle
• する - suru - to do make
• のは - no wa - particle that indicates topic
• 楽しい - Fun - Fun, pleasurable
• です - is (a Japanese copula, often used to indicate a state of being) Verb to be/estar in the present

この料理の味はとても美味しいです。

Kono ryōri no aji wa totemo oishii desu

O sabor deste prato é muito delicioso.

• この - demonstrative "this"
• 料理 - substantivo "prato, comida"
• の - partícula possessiva "de"
• 味 - substantivo "sabor"
• は - partícula de tópico "é sobre"
• とても - advérbio "muito"
• 美味しい - Adjective "delicious"
• です - verbo "ser/estar" no presente educado

この料理は微妙な味がする。

Kono ryōri wa bimyō na aji ga suru

This food has a subtle flavor.

This dish has a subtle flavor.

• この - Demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one".
• 料理 - noun meaning "cuisine" or "dish".
• は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
• 微妙 - adjective meaning "subtle" or "delicate".
• な - particle that connects the adjective to the noun.
• 味 - noun meaning "taste".
• が - subject particle that indicates who does the action.
• する - verbo que significa "fazer" ou "realizar".

この料理はとても美味しいです。

Kono ryōri wa totemo oishii desu

This food is very delicious.

This dish is very delicious.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• 料理 - substantivo que significa "culinária" ou "prato"
• は - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• とても - adverb meaning "very"
• 美味しい - adjective meaning "delicious"
• です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of discourse

この料理には水気が多すぎる。

Kono ryōri ni wa mizuke ga ōsugiru

This dish has a lot of water.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• 料理 - substantivo que significa "culinária" ou "prato"
• に - particle that indicates the action or state of something
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 水気 - Noun that means "humidity" or "water"
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 多すぎる - Adjective that means "too much" or "excessive"

この料理は初めて試しました。

Kono ryōri wa hajimete tameshimashita

Eu experimentei este prato pela primeira vez.

Eu tentei este prato pela primeira vez.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• 料理 - substantivo que significa "culinária" ou "prato"
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 初めて - advérbio que significa "pela primeira vez"
• 試しました - verbo no passado que significa "experimentei" ou "provei"

この料理の香りはとてもいいですね。

Kono ryōri no kaori wa totemo ii desu ne

The perfume of this dish is very good.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this"
• 料理 - noun that means "kitchen" or "culinary"
• の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
• 香り - noun that means "aroma" or "perfume"
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• とても - adverb meaning "very"
• いい - adjective meaning "good"
• です - verb to be in the polite form
• ね - particle indicating a rhetorical question or confirmation

この料理は塩辛いです。

Kono ryouri wa shiokarai desu

Esta comida está salgada.

Este prato é salgado.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this"
• 料理 - substantivo que significa "culinária" ou "prato"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 塩辛い - adjetivo que significa "salgado" ou "salgado demais"
• です - verb "to be" in the polite form

この料理にはたくさんの野菜が含まれています。

Kono ryōri ni wa takusan no yasai ga fukumarete imasu

Neste prato há muitos legumes incluídos.

Este prato contém muitos vegetais.

• この料理 - Esta comida
• には - tem
• たくさんの - many
• 野菜 - vegetais
• が - são
• 含まれています - incluídos

加味した料理は美味しいです。

Kami shita ryouri wa oishii desu

The dishes you add are delicious.

• 加味した (kamishita) - added flavor
• 料理 (ryouri) - dish, cuisine
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 美味しい (oishii) - delicioso
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present