職人
shokunin
しょくにん
craftsman
Culture
A craftsman: someone devoted to a specialized craft. The cultural ideal many ramen chefs aspire to; implies decades of mastery and relentless self-improvement.
More culture terms
- tenshu · shop owner
- yatai-bunka · food-stall culture
- shime · closing dish
- koku · depth of flavor
- tabetai · I want to eat
- shikomi · prep work
Cook with it
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