How to say 'Cook' in Japanese | コック

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The Japanese word for Cook is 'Kokku', written as コック in Japanese.

word

コック

Meaning

Cook

Reading

Kokku

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'コック (kokku)' refers to a 'cook' or 'chef', specifically someone who prepares food professionally. This term is often used in the context of restaurants or kitchens. It is derived from the Dutch word 'kok', which also means 'cook'. For example: The cook is preparing dinner「コックが夕食を準備しています」(コックがゆうしょくをじゅんびしています). I want to become a cook「私はコックになりたいです」(わたしはコックになりたいです). Note that 'コック' is typically used for male cooks, while 'コックさん' or 'シェフ' might be used more generally or respectfully.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

3482

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word コック

This word contains 3 Katakana characters :

katakana

コ

Reading

katakana

ク

Reading

katakana

ツ

Reading

Tsu

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'Kokku' means 'Cook' .

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