Suiji refers to the routine work of preparing meals as a household chore.
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- Refers to the act of preparing meals as a chore.
- Often used in the context of household division of labor.
- Includes cooking and related kitchen tasks like cleanup.
概要
「炊事(すいじ)」は、米を炊いたりおかずを作ったりする食事の準備作業を指します。日常生活における家事労働の一部として認識されており、単なる「料理(cooking)」よりも、家事としての側面やルーチンワークとしてのニュアンスが強い言葉です。
使用パターン
主に「炊事をする」「炊事洗濯(炊事と洗濯)」といった形で用いられます。個別の料理を指すというよりは、生活を維持するための労働という文脈で使われることが多いです。「炊事担当」のように、役割分担を指す際にも使われます。
一般的な文脈
家庭内での役割分担や、寮生活、キャンプなどの集団生活において「誰が食事を作るか」を議論する際に頻繁に登場します。また、家事全般を指す「家事(かじ)」という言葉とセットで語られることが非常に多いです。
類語との比較
「料理」は食材を調理する行為そのものに焦点がありますが、「炊事」は食事を準備し提供する「労働」としての側面が強調されます。また、「自炊(じすい)」は自分自身のために食事を作ることを指すため、他人のために作ることも含む「炊事」とは対象範囲が異なります。
Examples
毎日、家族のために炊事をするのは大変だ。
everydayIt is tough to do the cooking for the family every day.
寮生活では、炊事当番を交代で行う。
formalIn dormitory life, we take turns doing the meal preparation duty.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
炊事場
Kitchen / Scullery
炊事の支度
Preparation for cooking
Often Confused With
Refers to the act of cooking or the dish itself. It is more versatile and can be used in professional or artistic contexts.
Specifically means cooking for oneself. It is often used by students or single people living alone.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Suiji is a formal, slightly administrative term for cooking. It is best used when discussing chores or duties. Avoid using it to describe the culinary arts or hobby cooking.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'suiji' when talking about a hobby or a restaurant. Remember that it carries the weight of 'chores' or 'duties'.
Tips
Use in household chore contexts
When discussing the division of house chores, use 'suiji' to sound more formal and precise than just saying 'ryori'.
Avoid in casual restaurant settings
Do not use 'suiji' to describe a professional chef's work; use 'ryori' or 'chori' instead, as 'suiji' implies domestic chores.
Traditional gender roles
Historically, 'suiji' was often associated with traditional domestic roles, though this usage is becoming more neutral today.
Word Origin
Derived from 'sui' (to cook rice) and 'ji' (matter/affair). It historically highlights the importance of rice in the Japanese diet.
Cultural Context
Cooking in Japan is traditionally seen as a central pillar of household management. The term 'suiji' reflects the historical importance of the kitchen as a place of labor.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Sui' (cook rice) + 'Ji' (matter/work). It's the work of dealing with rice and meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions「料理」は調理技術や出来上がった食事そのものに焦点がありますが、「炊事」は家事としての労働というニュアンスが強いです。日常的なルーチンワークを指す場合は「炊事」が適しています。
食事の準備(炊事)と衣類の洗濯(洗濯)を合わせた、代表的な家事の総称です。家事全般をこなすことを表す慣用的な表現です。
はい、使いますが、少し硬い響きがあるため、親しい間柄では「ご飯作り」と言うことも多いです。公的な書類や役割分担の話では「炊事」がよく使われます。
「自炊」は「自分のために自分で作ること」を指します。「炊事」は誰のために作るかに関わらず、食事を作るという行為そのものを指します。
Test Yourself
我が家では、夫が洗濯、私が___を担当しています。
家事の役割分担として「炊事」が最も適切です。
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Summary
Suiji refers to the routine work of preparing meals as a household chore.
- Refers to the act of preparing meals as a chore.
- Often used in the context of household division of labor.
- Includes cooking and related kitchen tasks like cleanup.
Use in household chore contexts
When discussing the division of house chores, use 'suiji' to sound more formal and precise than just saying 'ryori'.
Avoid in casual restaurant settings
Do not use 'suiji' to describe a professional chef's work; use 'ryori' or 'chori' instead, as 'suiji' implies domestic chores.
Traditional gender roles
Historically, 'suiji' was often associated with traditional domestic roles, though this usage is becoming more neutral today.
Examples
2 of 2毎日、家族のために炊事をするのは大変だ。
It is tough to do the cooking for the family every day.
寮生活では、炊事当番を交代で行う。
In dormitory life, we take turns doing the meal preparation duty.
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