Japanese word

カッター

Pronunciation

Romajikattā

Meaning

  • nounutility knife

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • カッターで切るka ttā de ki ru

    cut with a utility knife

  • カッターを使うka ttā o tsuka u

    use a utility knife

  • カッターの刃を確認するka ttā no ha o kaku nin su ru

    check a utility knife blade

  • カッターをしまうka ttā o shi ma u

    put away a utility knife

Definition in Japanese

紙や段ボールなどを切るための、刃を交換したり折って新しくしたりできる小型のナイフ。kami ya dan bō ru na do o ki ru ta me no ha o kō kan shi ta ri o tte atara shi ku shi ta ri de ki ru ko gata no na i fu

Word origin

The noun カッター (kattā) is borrowed from English cutter, which is formed from cut and the agent suffix -er; Japanese commonly uses it for a utility knife.

Usage tips

  • 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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