Japanese

りょうり
Meaning: cooking; cuisine; dish
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

料
理

Example sentences

My mother's cooking is always delicious.
毎日母の料理を食べるのが好きだ
I enjoy eating my mother's cooking every day.
この料理は、全部自分で作りました。
I made all of this food myself.
彼は料理の腕を磨くために、毎日練習している。
He practices every day to improve his cooking skills.
このレストランの料理は美味しいし、しかも値段が安い。
The food at this restaurant is delicious, and moreover, the price is cheap.
母は毎日おいしい料理を作ってくれる。
My mother makes delicious food every day.
この料理は見た目も味も素晴らしい。
This dish is wonderful in both appearance and taste.
旅先でその土地ならではの料理を味わう。
To taste the local cuisine unique to that travel destination.
彼女は料理がとても上手で、いつも美味しい手料理を振る舞ってくれる。
She is very good at cooking and always treats us to delicious home-cooked meals.
料理にほんの少し塩を足すと、味が引き締まる。
Adding just a little bit of salt to the dish brings out the flavor.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of cooking or the prepared food.

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