🇯🇵 How to say

“to cook” in Japanese

料理するりょうりする
Illustration of "to cook" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person in a bright kitchen chops vegetables on a wooden board, while steam rises from a pot of miso soup on the stove. The scene feels warm and inviting, filled with the aroma of home-cooked food.

Usage note

料理する is a common verb used for preparing meals, from simple dishes to full dinners. It's polite enough for daily conversation and often appears in contexts of home cooking or sharing food with others.

Examples

  • 母は毎晩家族のために料理します。

    My mother cooks for the family every evening.

  • 私は卵を料理するのが好きです。

    I like to cook eggs.

  • 友達と一緒に晩ご飯を料理しました。

    I cooked dinner with my friend.

Quick check

What does "料理する" mean?

  • A. to cook
  • B. to give
  • C. to start
  • D. to wash

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