調(ちょうりだい)

ちょうりだい
noun
kitchen counter; cooking counter; food preparation surface
furniturefood
1. kitchen counter; cooking counter; food preparation surface
A flat work surface in a kitchen used for preparing and assembling food. In professional kitchens, it may refer to a dedicated preparation station.
調理台(ちょうりだい)()
To wipe the kitchen counter.
I lined up the ingredients on the kitchen counter.
(あたら)しいキッチン(ひろ)調理台(ちょうりだい)あるで、料理(りょうり)がしやすい。
The new kitchen has a spacious counter, so it's easy to cook.

Combines 調理(ちょうり) (cooking, food preparation) and (だい) (stand, counter, platform). Used in both home and professional kitchen contexts. In apartment listings and kitchen showrooms, 調理台(ちょうりだい) specifically refers to the countertop workspace.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • カウンター: counter — often used for a bar-style counter or service counter, not specifically for food preparation
  • 作業台(さぎょうだい): work table — general-purpose work surface, not limited to kitchens
  • まな(いた): cutting board — the board placed on the counter for cutting food