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.
調理台を拭く。
To wipe the kitchen counter.
食材を調理台の上に並べた。
I lined up the ingredients on the kitchen counter.
新しいキッチンには広い調理台があるので、料理がしやすい。
The new kitchen has a spacious counter, so it's easy to cook.
Combines 調理 (cooking, food preparation) and 台 (stand, counter, platform). Used in both home and professional kitchen contexts. In apartment listings and kitchen showrooms, 調理台 specifically refers to the countertop workspace.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 調理台の上: on the counter
- 調理台を清潔にする: to keep the counter clean
- ステンレス製の調理台: stainless steel preparation counter
- 調理台の高さ: counter height
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: work table — general-purpose work surface, not limited to kitchens
- まな{板}: cutting board — the board placed on the counter for cutting food