キッチン
kitchinnoun★BeginnerLoanword from English kitchen
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
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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和英辞典