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料理人

A Cook


Meaning

A Cook, Cook, Chef

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You've seen 料理 and probably know it means "cooking." So, what is a person who does cooking? That is a cook or chef.


Reading

りょうりにん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 料理人の料理

    a chef's cuisine

    料理人の技術

    a chef's technique

    料理人のテクニック

    a chef's technique

  • 料理人をやとう

    to hire a chef

    料理人をさがす

    to search for a chef

    料理人を見つける

    to find a chef

  • 料理人がいる

    there is a chef

    料理人が作る

    a chef makes

    料理人が料理する

    a chef cooks a dish

Context Sentences

彼は世界的に有名な料理人です。

He is a world-renowned chef.

僕の彼女は料理人としてレストランで働いています。

My girlfriend works as a cook in a restaurant.

料理人は料理のプレゼンテーションにも気を配らなくてはなりません。

Chefs also need to pay attention to the presentation of their dishes.


Kanji Composition