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English - Japanese
Cook
kʊk
Very common
~ 2300
~ 2300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
料理する (りょうりする), 調理する (ちょうりする), 焼く (やく), 煮る (にる), 炒める (いためる)
Cook meanings in Japanese
料理する (りょうりする)
Example:
I love to cook Italian food.
私はイタリア料理を作るのが好きです。
She cooks dinner every night.
彼女は毎晩夕食を料理します。
Usage: InformalContext: Everyday situations when preparing food.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'cook', referring to the act of preparing food.
調理する (ちょうりする)
Example:
He is learning how to cook professionally.
彼はプロとして調理する方法を学んでいます。
The course teaches you how to cook various cuisines.
その講座ではさまざまな料理を調理する方法を教えます。
Usage: FormalContext: Professional or educational contexts, such as culinary schools.
Note: This term emphasizes the technique and skill involved in cooking.
焼く (やく)
Example:
I will cook the chicken in the oven.
鶏肉をオーブンで焼きます。
You need to cook the cake for 30 minutes.
ケーキは30分焼く必要があります。
Usage: InformalContext: Specific to cooking methods like baking or roasting.
Note: This word is used when referring to cooking something using heat, especially in an oven.
煮る (にる)
Example:
You need to cook the vegetables in water.
野菜を水で煮る必要があります。
The soup cooks for an hour.
スープは1時間煮ます。
Usage: InformalContext: Used when referring to cooking methods involving boiling or simmering.
Note: This term is specifically for cooking something in liquid.
炒める (いためる)
Example:
I will cook the stir-fry for dinner.
夕食のために炒め物を作ります。
She cooks the vegetables quickly in a pan.
彼女はフライパンで野菜をすぐに炒めます。
Usage: InformalContext: Commonly used in cooking methods that involve frying or sautéing.
Note: This word is specifically related to cooking food in a small amount of oil over high heat.
Cook's synonyms
chef
A chef is a professional cook who is trained in culinary arts.
Example: The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
Note: A chef typically has formal training and works in a professional kitchen.
cuisine artist
A cuisine artist is someone who is skilled at preparing and presenting food creatively.
Example: She is a talented cuisine artist who can create amazing dishes.
Note: This term emphasizes creativity and artistry in cooking.
culinarian
A culinarian is someone who is knowledgeable and skilled in cooking and culinary arts.
Example: As a culinarian, he experiments with different flavors and techniques in his dishes.
Note: This term is more formal and emphasizes expertise in culinary practices.
cookery expert
A cookery expert is someone who is highly knowledgeable and skilled in the art of cooking.
Example: The cookery expert shared her tips for making the perfect soufflé.
Note: This term highlights expertise and knowledge in the field of cooking.
Cook expressions, common phrases
Cook the books
To manipulate financial records or accounts to make them appear more favorable.
Example: The company was caught cooking the books to show higher profits.
Note: This phrase is metaphorical and does not involve actual cooking.
Cook up a storm
To cook a large quantity of food energetically and skillfully.
Example: She's in the kitchen cooking up a storm for the dinner party tonight.
Note: This phrase emphasizes cooking a lot of food rather than just regular cooking.
Cook someone's goose
To ruin someone's plans, chances, or reputation.
Example: The evidence he presented cooked his opponent's goose in the debate.
Note: This phrase is figurative and has nothing to do with actual cooking.
Cook the goose
To spoil an opportunity or situation by making a mistake.
Example: She knew that one mistake could cook the goose for her promotion.
Note: Similar to 'cook someone's goose' but without the possessive pronoun.
Cook with gas
To perform at an optimal or efficient level.
Example: Now that we have the new equipment, we can really cook with gas in the kitchen.
Note: This phrase is metaphorical, indicating high performance rather than actual cooking with gas.
Cooking with fire
To work together harmoniously and effectively.
Example: Their teamwork is like cooking with fire; they get things done quickly and efficiently.
Note: This phrase uses 'fire' metaphorically to convey energy and efficiency.
Cook someone's breakfast
To outsmart or outmaneuver someone, usually by revealing their secrets or flaws.
Example: She cooked his breakfast by exposing his lies to the boss.
Note: This phrase is figurative and unrelated to actual breakfast preparation.
Cook the meat
To focus on the essential or crucial aspects of something.
Example: Let's cook the meat of the proposal and discuss the key points.
Note: This phrase uses 'meat' metaphorically to refer to the main substance or important parts.
Cook everyday (slang) expressions
Whip up
To prepare or make something quickly and skillfully.
Example: I'm going to whip up some pancakes for breakfast.
Note: This term implies quickness and skill in cooking.
Bake
To cook something using an oven, typically referring to sweet dishes like cakes, cookies, etc.
Example: I'm going to bake a cake for her birthday.
Note: Baking specifically involves cooking in an oven with dry heat.
Broil
To cook something by exposing it to direct heat, usually in an oven.
Example: I prefer to broil the fish instead of frying it.
Note: Broiling involves cooking with direct heat from above, unlike traditional cooking methods.
Fry up
To cook something in hot oil or fat, often in a frying pan.
Example: Let's fry up some bacon and eggs for brunch.
Note: Frying involves cooking by submerging the food in hot oil or fat.
Saute
To quickly fry something in a little oil over high heat while stirring.
Example: I'll saute the vegetables before adding them to the pasta.
Note: Sauteing involves cooking at a high heat and stirring continuously for even cooking.
Grill
To cook food over direct heat, typically on a grill or barbecue.
Example: Let's grill some burgers for dinner tonight.
Note: Grilling involves cooking over an open flame or heat source, giving food a charred or smoky flavor.
Simmer
To cook something gently just below boiling point, allowing flavors to meld together.
Example: The soup needs to simmer for at least an hour for the flavors to develop.
Note: Simmering involves cooking at a lower temperature than boiling to slowly develop flavors.
Cook - Examples
I love to cook dinner for my family.
She is a professional cook at a fancy restaurant.
He is going to cook a cake for his friend's birthday.
Cook grammar
Cook - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: cook
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): cooks
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): cook
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): cooked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): cooking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): cooks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): cook
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): cook
Syllables, Separation and Stress
cook Contains 1 syllables: cook
Phonetic transcription: ˈku̇k
cook , ˈku̇k (The red syllable is stressed)
Cook - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
cook: ~ 2300 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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