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An is a cook in a Japanese kitchen or a chef of a large restaurant. The term can be translated literally as "in front of the board," referring to a cutting board.
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An is a cook in a Japanese kitchen or a chef of a large restaurant. The term can be translated literally as "in front of the board," referring to a cutting board.
==Itamae as sushi chef== In the western world, an itamae is often associated with sushi (also commonly referred to as "sushi chefs"). In Japan, becoming an itamae of sushi requires years of training and apprenticeship.