Translation and Meaning of: 台所 - daidokoro

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 台所 (daidokoro) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: daidokoro

Kana: だいどころ

Type: noun

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台所

Translation / Meaning: kitchen

Meaning in English: kitchen

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- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (台所) daidokoro

"台所" is a Japanese word that means "kitchen". The word is composed of the characters 台 (dai) which means "platform" or "base" and 所 (tokoro) which means "place". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the kitchen was a separate place from the main house and was built on an elevated platform to prevent fires. Over time, the kitchen became an integral part of the house and the word 台所 came to be used to refer to it. Nowadays, the word is used to refer to any type of kitchen, whether at home or in a restaurant.

How to Write in Japanese - (台所) daidokoro

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Synonyms and Similar - (台所) daidokoro

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キッチン; 料理場; 台所

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Words with the same pronunciation: だいどころ daidokoro

Example Sentences - (台所) daidokoro

Below are some example sentences:

私は台所で料理をします。

Watashi wa daidokoro de ryōri o shimasu

I cook in the kitchen.

  • 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "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 takes place
  • 料理 (ryouri) - noun meaning "cooking" or "culinary"
  • を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
  • します (shimasu) - verb meaning "to do" or "to accomplish"

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Other words of the same type: noun

See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun

流れ

Kana: ながれ

Romaji: nagare

Translation / Meaning:

flow; chain

破裂

Kana: はれつ

Romaji: haretsu

Translation / Meaning:

explosion; break; to break

劇場

Kana: げきじょう

Romaji: gekijyou

Translation / Meaning:

theater; Playhouse

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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