How to say "cooker" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe everyday word for the kitchen appliance you cook on, covering 'range' and 'stove' as well as 'cooker'; use it when talking about the cooker in your kitchen.
- nounA direct loanword matching 'cooker', but the less common of the two; unless you specifically want the loanword, レンジ is usually the word you want for the kitchen appliance.
For the kitchen cooking appliance, 「レンジ」 is the common everyday word; 「クッカー」 is a less common loanword that also renders 'cooker', so 「レンジ」 is normally the word to reach for.
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