Japanese word

台所

Pronunciation

Romajidaidokoro

Meaning

  • nounkitchen

Example

台所で料理をします。dai dokoro de ryō ri o shi ma su

I cook in the kitchen.

Illustration for 台所 (kitchen)

More examples

台所で朝ご飯を作ります。dai dokoro de asa go han o tsuku ri ma su

I make breakfast in the kitchen.

新しい家の台所は、明るくて使いやすいです。atara shi i ie no dai dokoro wa aka ru ku te tsuka i ya su i de su

The kitchen in our new house is bright and easy to use.

Core concept

Refers to the part of a home where food is prepared and cooking takes place.

Common phrases

  • 台所で料理をするdai dokoro de ryō ri o su ru

    cook in the kitchen

  • 台所の窓dai dokoro no mado

    kitchen window

  • 台所用品dai dokoro yō hin

    kitchen supplies

Similar words

キッチンkitchin: A modern-style kitchen, often designed with built-in cooking equipment.

Definition in Japanese

料理をしたり、食器や食品を置いたりするための家の中の場所。ryō ri o shi ta ri shok ki ya shoku hin o o i ta ri su ru ta me no ie no naka no ba sho

Word origin

The Japanese compound 台所 (daidokoro) combines 台 (dai, "stand") and 所 (tokoro, "place"), describing a place equipped for preparing food.

Usage tips

  • The everyday word 台所 (daidokoro) is also used alongside キッチン (kitchin), which often suggests a modern-style kitchen.

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