English–Japanese

“knife” in Japanese

Japanese

Also刃物 (hamono)

Pronunciation

Romajinaifu

Example

これはナイフです。ko re wa na i fu de su

This is a knife.

Illustration for ナイフ (knife)

How to say “knife” in Japanese

“Knife” in Japanese is ナイフ (naifu).

A knife combines a grip for the hand with a sharp blade that separates one thing from another.

Full entry for ナイフ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ナイフ

料理にナイフを使います。ryō ri ni na i fu o tsuka i ma su

I use a knife for cooking.

Tips for using ナイフ

  • English uses knife in the phrase knife skills for the ability to handle a knife safely and use it accurately in cooking.

Other Japanese words for “knife”

この刃物はよく切れます。ko no ha mono wa yo ku ki re ma su

This knife cuts well.

“knife” in other languages