Japanese

調

ちょうり
Meaning: cooking; food preparation; culinary art
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

調
理

Example sentences

She is cooking seasonal vegetables.
乾いた豆を調理する前に、一晩水に浸しておく必要がある。
Before cooking dried beans, it is necessary to soak them in water overnight.
台所には最新の調理器具が揃っている。
The kitchen is equipped with the latest cooking appliances.
電子レンジは簡便に調理ができるのでとても役に立つ。
Microwaves are very useful because they allow for simple and convenient cooking.
河豚は毒を持っているので、調理には特別な免許が必要だ。
Since fugu contains poison, a special license is required to cook it.

Usage Notes

Refers to the process of preparing food for consumption. It is a formal term often used in technical or professional contexts (like 'culinary preparation').

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