Lyrics
[Intro]
Come join me in the kitchen, where we’ll cook and learn
Japanese words for everything, let’s take our turn
From pots and pans to forks and spoons
We’ll sing along to this catchy tune
[Verse 1]
Knife is “hocho” (包丁), sharp and bright
Cutting through the veggies, making them right
Spoon is “saji” (さじ), to scoop and serve
Stirring in the pot, with a gentle swerve
[Pre-Chorus]
Fork is “foku” (フォーク), to pick and eat
Chopsticks are “hashi” (箸), traditional and neat
Plate is “sara” (皿), to hold our feast
Cup is “koppu” (コップ), for drinks at least
[Chorus]
Knife (hocho), spoon (saji), fork (foku), and chopsticks (hashi)
Plate (sara), cup (koppu), learning them in Japanese
Sing along, learn it right, join in the fun
Kitchen words in Japanese, everyone
[Verse 2]
Pot is “nabe” (鍋), to boil and stew
Pan is “frypan” (フライパン), for frying, too
Bowl is “chawan” (茶碗), for soup or rice
Kettle is “yakan” (やかん), for water nice and precise
[Pre-Chorus]
Oven is “oben” (オーブン), baking things just right
Fridge is “reizoko” (冷蔵庫), keeping food cool at night
Microwave is “denshi renji” (電子レンジ), quick and fast
Sink is “nagashi” (流し), where the dishes are amassed
[Chorus]
Pot (nabe), pan (frypan), bowl (chawan), and kettle (yakan)
Oven (oben), fridge (reizoko), learning them in Japanese
Sing along, learn it right, join in the fun
Kitchen words in Japanese, everyone
[Bridge]
Toaster is “tōsutā” (トースター), for bread so crisp
Blender is “burendā” (ブレンダー), smoothies with a twist
Mixer is “mikkusā” (ミキサー), batter smooth and fine
Rice cooker is “suihanki” (炊飯器), cooking rice divine
[Verse 3]
Dish is “shokki” (食器), to serve our meal
Napkin is “napukin” (ナプキン), for a tidy feel
Table is “teburu” (テーブル), where we gather ’round
Chair is “isu” (椅子), where comfort is found
[Pre-Chorus]
Spatula is “herā” (ヘラ), to flip and turn
Whisk is “awadateki” (泡立て器), in the kitchen we learn
Grater is “oroshigane” (おろし金), for cheese and more
Peeler is “kawa muki” (皮むき), preparing food galore
[Chorus]
Dish (shokki), napkin (napukin), table (teburu), and chair (isu)
Spatula (herā), whisk (awadateki), learning them in Japanese
Sing along, learn it right, join in the fun
Kitchen words in Japanese, everyone
[Verse 4]
Cabinet is “todana” (戸棚), where things are stored
Counter is “kaunta” (カウンター), where food is prepared and more
Drawer is “hikidashi” (引き出し), with utensils neat
Stove is “konro” (コンロ), where we cook our treat
[Pre-Chorus]
Measuring cup is “keiryo kappu” (計量カップ), for recipes precise
Rolling pin is “menbo” (麺棒), for dough that’s nice
Cutting board is “manaita” (まな板), to chop and slice
Trash can is “gomibako” (ゴミ箱), for waste, not twice
[Chorus]
Cabinet (todana), counter (kaunta), drawer (hikidashi), and stove (konro)
Measuring cup (keiryo kappu), rolling pin (menbo), learning them in Japanese
Sing along, learn it right, join in the fun
Kitchen words in Japanese, everyone
[Outro]
We’ve learned the words from the kitchen space
In Japanese, now we’re in the right place
Sing it loud