English–Japanese

“utility knife” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikattā

Example

このカッターはよく切れます。ko no ka ttā wa yo ku ki re ma su

This utility knife cuts well.

Illustration for カッター (utility knife)

How to say “utility knife” in Japanese

“Utility knife” in Japanese is カッター (kattā).

A handheld knife uses a replaceable or snap-off blade to make controlled cuts through materials such as paper, cardboard, and thin plastic.

Full entry for カッター: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with カッター

作業の前にカッターの刃を確認します。sa gyō no mae ni ka ttā no ha o kaku nin shi ma su

I check the utility knife blade before starting work.

Tips for using カッター

  • In Japanese, カッター (kattā) usually means a retractable knife with a replaceable or snap-off blade, while English uses cutter for many kinds of cutting tools.

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