調理
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Noun meaning 'cooking' or 'food preparation'. Often used in compound words like 『調理する』 (chōri suru, 'to cook') as a suru-verb. Example: 『料理を調理する』 (ryōri o chōri suru, 'to cook a meal').
Theme
At a community cooking class, User and their friend Ken discuss their interest in learning new culinary skills.
調理
ちょうり
cooking
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Imagine a chef in a kitchen 'choosing' ingredients to 'cook' a meal. 'Chōri' (調理) sounds like 'choir' where everything harmonizes into a delicious dish — cooking is like conducting a culinary choir!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『調理』 (chōri, 'cooking') is a respected skill often taught in schools and homes. Traditional Japanese cuisine emphasizes precision and balance, with dishes like 『寿司』 (sushi, 'sushi') requiring careful preparation. The term is commonly used in contexts like 『調理師』 (chōrishi, 'chef') or 『調理器具』 (chōri kigu, 'cooking utensils').
Forms
Base: 調理Noun meaning 'cooking' or 'food preparation'. Often used in compound words like 『調理する』 (chōri suru, 'to cook') as a suru-verb. Example: 『料理を調理する』 (ryōri o chōri suru, 'to cook a meal').