板前
itamae
いたまえ
chef
Culture
A professional chef (literally in-front-of-the-board). Used broadly for sushi chefs but also for the lead cook at a serious ramen shop.
More culture terms
- shokunin · craftsman
- tenshu · shop owner
- yatai-bunka · food-stall culture
- shime · closing dish
- koku · depth of flavor
- tabetai · I want to eat
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