“Kitchen” in Japanese is 台所 (だいどころ), pronounced daidokoro.
Pronunciation
The word has 5 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Kitchen. You’ll also hear キッチン.
Example sentences
- 母は台所にいます。はははだいどころにいます。My mother is in the kitchen.
- 台所で料理をします。だいどころでりょうりをします。I cook in the kitchen.
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FAQ
How do you say kitchen in Japanese?
Kitchen in Japanese is 台所 (だいどころ), pronounced “daidokoro”.
How do you write kitchen in Japanese?
It's written 台所 with kanji, or だいどころ in hiragana. Both are read daidokoro.
Is 台所 on the JLPT?
Yes. 台所 (daidokoro) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.