English–Japanese

“paper scraps” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikamikuzu

Example

紙くずを集めます。kami ku zu o atsu me ma su

I collect paper scraps.

Illustration for 紙くず (paper scraps)

How to say “paper scraps” in Japanese

“Paper scraps” in Japanese is 紙くず (kamikuzu).

Refers to small unwanted pieces of paper left after tearing, cutting, or using it.

Full entry for 紙くず: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 紙くず

作業が終わったら、紙くずを分別して捨てます。sa gyō ga o wa tta ra kami ku zu o bun betsu shi te su te ma su

When the work is finished, I sort the paper scraps and throw them away.

Tips for using 紙くず

  • In everyday Japanese, 紙くず (kamikuzu) can refer to scraps on a desk as well as bits swept from the floor.

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