キッチン

kitchin
nounBeginnerLoanword from Englishkitchen
formal

A room or area in a home or building designed for cooking and food preparation

キッチンで朝ごはんを作ります

I cook breakfast in the kitchen

💡

The term is a direct loanword from English and is commonly used in Japanese to refer to the kitchen area in a home or restaurant.

Collocations

キッチン用品kitchenwareキッチンシンクkitchen sinkキッチンテーブルkitchen table

Synonyms

Related Phrases

キッチンが狭いphrase
The kitchen is narrow
キッチンをリフォームするphrase
To renovate the kitchen

💡Pro Tip

Loanword Usage

While 'キッチン' is widely used, be aware that '台所' is the traditional term and may be preferred in certain contexts.

📖Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'kitchen', the term entered Japanese in the early 20th century and has since become a standard term for the cooking area in a home or building.

📝Usage Notes

While 'キッチン' is the more common term, especially in modern contexts, '台所' (daidokoro) is a traditional Japanese term that may be used in more formal or traditional settings.

Word Breakdown

キッチン
kitchen
loanword
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