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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.

    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

    Reading

    Ko
  • katakana

    Reading

    Ku
  • katakana

    Reading

    Tsu

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'Kokku' means 'Cook' .

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