Japanese word

コック

Pronunciation

Romajikokku

Meaning

  • nounchef

Example

私は将来コックになりたいです。watashi wa shō rai ko kku ni na ri ta i de su

I want to become a chef in the future.

Illustration for コック (chef)

More examples

彼女はホテルでコックとして働いています。kano jo wa ho te ru de ko kku to shi te hatara i te i ma su

She works as a chef at a hotel.

Core concept

Refers to a skilled worker who turns ingredients into meals for customers in a professional kitchen.

Common phrases

  • コックになるko kku ni na ru

    become a chef

  • コックとして働くko kku to shi te hatara ku

    work as a chef

Similar words

シェフshefu: A cook with a professional role that can include planning dishes and directing kitchen work.
料理人ryōrinin: A person who earns a living by preparing food, regardless of a particular title or qualification.
調理師chōrishi: A professionally trained and certified person who prepares food.

Definition in Japanese

料理を職業とし、客に出す食事を作る人。ryō ri o shoku gyō to shi kyaku ni da su shoku ji o tsuku ru hito

Word origin

コック (kokku) comes from Dutch kok, "cook", and its meaning in Japanese centers on a person who cooks as an occupation.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese restaurant settings, コック (kokku) and シェフ (shefu) can both refer to a professional cook, but シェフ (shefu) is especially common in names and descriptions of restaurants.

Other meanings

  • cooknoun
  • roosternoun

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