# chef: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/chef
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: A1
Part of speech: noun
IPA: /ʃɛf/
Katakana pronunciation: シェフ

## Meaning in English
A professional cook, especially the main cook who is in charge of a restaurant kitchen.
### 日本語の意味
プロの料理人のことで、特にレストランのキッチンを取り仕切る料理長を指します。

### Examples
- 彼女はパリで有名なシェフです。
  - English: She is a famous chef in Paris.
- シェフが新しいメニューを作りました。
  - English: The chef created a new menu.
- 彼は料理学校でシェフになるための勉強をしています。
  - English: He is studying to become a chef at culinary school.

## English equivalents
- chef
## Japanese equivalents
- シェフ
- 料理長
- 料理人
## Common patterns
- **head chef**: The top chef in a kitchen Example: She is the head chef at a five-star hotel.
- **executive chef**: The chef in overall charge of multiple kitchens Example: He worked his way up to become executive chef.

## More from Anaversity
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