Japanese word

シェフ

Pronunciation

Romajishefu

Meaning

  • nounchef

Example

彼は有名なシェフです。kare wa yū mei na she fu de su

He is a famous chef.

Illustration for シェフ (chef)

More examples

彼女は料理学校を卒業して、シェフとして働き始めました。kano jo wa ryō ri gak kō o sotsu gyō shi te she fu to shi te hatara ki haji me ma shi ta

After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a chef.

Core concept

Refers to a skilled professional cook whose work centers on preparing and overseeing food in a kitchen.

Common phrases

  • 若いシェフwaka i she fu

    young chef

  • シェフを雇うshe fu o yato u

    hire a chef

  • シェフの腕she fu no ude

    chef's skill

Similar words

料理人ryōrinin: A professional cook who prepares food as a main occupation.
調理師chōrishi: A person trained or qualified to prepare food professionally.
コックkokku: A cook who works in a restaurant or other professional kitchen.

Definition in Japanese

飲食店やホテルなどで、料理を作る仕事を専門とする人。in shoku ten ya ho te ru na do de ryō ri o tsuku ru shi goto o sen mon to su ru hito

Word origin

The Japanese word シェフ (shefu) comes from French chef, meaning "chief" or "head", which came to denote the head of a kitchen.

Usage tips

  • In English, chef usually denotes a professional cook, while cook is a broader term that also covers people who prepare food at home.

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