コック
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who cooks professionally, typically in a restaurant or kitchen. Written in katakana as it's a loanword from Dutch 'kok'.
Theme
At a cooking class, User talks with Chef Tanaka about his career as a professional cook.
コック
コック
cook (occupation)
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a chef in a kitchen wearing a tall white hat — that's a 'cook'! The word sounds like 'cock' in English, but in Japanese, it's written in katakana as 『コック』 (kokku, 'cook').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『コック』 (kokku, 'cook') is a common term for professional chefs, especially in Western-style restaurants or hotels. It's often used interchangeably with 『シェフ』 (shefu, 'chef'), but 『コック』 can imply a more general cook role.
Forms
Base: コックBase noun form. Refers to a person who cooks professionally, typically in a restaurant or kitchen. Written in katakana as it's a loanword from Dutch 'kok'.