Translation and Meaning of: 料理 - ryouri
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 料理 (ryouri) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ryouri
Kana: りょうり
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: to cook; cuisine; gastronomy
Meaning in English: cooking;cookery;cuisine
Definition: Cook and eat food.
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Explanation and Etymology - (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.
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) - Restaurant
- 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
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: りょうり ryouri
How to Write in Japanese - (料理) ryouri
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (料理) ryouri:
Example Sentences - (料理) ryouri
Below are some example sentences:
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 - cooking, kitchen
- を - wo - object particle
- する - suru - to do to do
- のは - no wa - particle indicating topic
- 楽しい - joyful - fun, enjoyable
- です - desu - verb ser/estar in the present
Kono ryōri no aji wa totemo oishii desu
The flavor of this dish is very delicious.
- この - demonstrative "this"
- 料理 - noun "dish, food"
- の - possessive particle "of"
- 味 - noun "flavor"
- は - topic particle "is about"
- とても - adverb "very"
- 美味しい - adjective "delicious"
- です - verb "to be" in the present polite
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 - verb meaning "to do" or "to accomplish".
Kono ryōri wa totemo oishii desu
This food is very delicious.
This dish is very delicious.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 料理 - noun meaning "cuisine" or "dish"
- 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
Kono ryōri ni wa mizuke ga ōsugiru
This dish has a lot of water.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 料理 - noun meaning "cuisine" or "dish"
- 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"
Kono ryōri wa hajimete tameshimashita
I tried this plate for the first time.
I tried this plate for the first time.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 料理 - noun meaning "cuisine" or "dish"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 初めて - adverb meaning "for the first time"
- 試しました - past tense verb meaning "I tried" or "I tasted"
Kono ryōri no kaori wa totemo ii desu ne
The perfume of this dish is very good.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "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 that indicates the topic of the sentence
- とても - adverb meaning "very"
- いい - adjective meaning "good"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
- ね - particle indicating a rhetorical question or confirmation
Kono ryouri wa shiokarai desu
This food is salty.
This dish is salty.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 料理 - noun meaning "cuisine" or "dish"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 塩辛い - Adjective that means "salty" or "too salty"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
Kono ryōri ni wa takusan no yasai ga fukumarete imasu
In this dish there are many vegetables included.
This dish contains many vegetables.
- この料理 - This food
- には - he has
- たくさんの - many
- 野菜 - vegetables
- が - are
- 含まれています - included
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) - delicious
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
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