割烹・割ぽう|かっぽうkappou[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
割烹割烹（かっぽう） is the most common written form and uses kanji only; beginners should use it by default when writing this word.
割ぽう割ぽう（かっぽう） is a less common written variant combining kanji and kana; recognize it as an alternative, but do not choose it as your default.
Definitions
- nouncooking (esp. Japanese style); cuisine
- noun(Japanese) restaurant
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym調理ちょうりNeutralA neutral, technical term for preparing food — processing ingredients so they can be eaten. It never names a restaurant, so it cannot replace 「割烹」 in that sense.
- Synonym料理りょうりNeutralThe everyday word for cooking and for dishes themselves; not specifically Japanese. Broader and more common than 「割烹」, which suggests refined cuisine or a restaurant.
- SynonymクッキングCasualA casual loanword meaning cooking, with a light feel; common in cooking classes and show titles. It never names a restaurant, so it differs from 「割烹」.
Use 「割烹」 for Japanese-style cooking or a Japanese restaurant, often in 「割烹料理」 and 「割烹着」. For everyday cooking or dishes say 「料理」; for the technical operation of preparing food, 「調理」; for cooking classes and shows, 「クッキング」.
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