Kitchens are equipped with various cooking utensils that support daily cooking.
In the series of cooking processes such as cutting, mixing, heating, and plating ingredients, each utensil plays an indispensable role.
From basic tools like kitchen knives and cutting boards to frying pans, pots, and measuring tools, the variety is extensive.
By mastering these cooking utensils, you can expand your culinary repertoire and cook more deliciously and efficiently.
On this page, we introduce the names of representative cooking utensils commonly used in Japanese households, along with their Kanji/Katakana and readings.
Cooking Utensils List
| Image | Cooking Utensils | Kanji/Katakana | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Induction Cooktop | IHクッキングヒーター | あいえいちくっきんぐひーたー |
 | Pressure Cooker | 圧力鍋 | あつりょくなべ |
 | Ladle | おたま | おたま |
 | Grater | おろし金 | おろしがね |
 | Gas Stove | ガスコンロ | がすこんろ |
 | Can Opener | 缶切り | かんきり |
 | Measuring Cup | 計量カップ | けいりょうかっぷ |
 | Measuring Spoon | 計量スプーン | けいりょうすぷーん |
 | Cooking Chopsticks | 菜箸 | さいばし |
 | Colander | ザル | ざる |
 | Slicer | スライサー | すらいさー |
 | Mortar | すり鉢 | すりばち |
 | Bottle Opener | 栓抜き | せんぬき |
 | Takoyaki Maker | たこ焼き器 | たこやきき |
 | Tea Strainer | 茶こし | ちゃこし |
 | Tongs | トング | とんぐ |
 | Pot | 鍋 | なべ |
 | Trivet | 鍋敷き | なべしき |
 | Fire Tongs | 火ばさみ | ひばさみ |
 | Peeler | ピーラー | ぴーらー |
 | Spatula | フライ返し | ふらいがえし |
 | Frying Pan | フライパン | ふらいぱん |
 | Kitchen Knife | 包丁 | ほうちょう |
 | Bowl | ボウル | ぼうる |
 | Electric Griddle | ホットプレート | ほっとぷれーと |
 | Cutting Board | まな板 | まないた |
 | Oven Mitt | ミトン | みとん |
 | Steamer | 蒸し器 | むしき |
 | Kettle | やかん | やかん |