Translation guide
A back saw is a hand saw with a stiffened upper edge, used for precise cuts in woodworking. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to as a 'douzuki' or 'hikinokogiri', but the concept is often understood through specific types of Japanese saws.
The learner wants to refer to a back saw in general woodworking contexts.
This is the standard Japanese term for a back saw, literally 'body-attached saw', referring to the stiffening rib along the back.
胴付き鋸で正確な切り込みを入れる。
Make precise cuts with a back saw.
A loanword from English, commonly understood among woodworking enthusiasts, but less traditional.
バックソーは細かい作業に便利だ。
A back saw is handy for detailed work.
The learner wants to refer to a small back saw used for dovetail joints.
Literally 'ant-tenon saw', this is the specific term for a dovetail saw, a type of back saw with fine teeth.
蟻枘鋸で蟻枘を切る。
Cut dovetails with a dovetail saw.
Loanword from English 'dovetail saw', used in modern woodworking contexts.
ダブテールソーは引き锯式が多い。
Dovetail saws are often pull-saw style.
The learner wants to refer to a larger back saw used for cutting tenons.
The same term 'douzuki' can also refer to a tenon saw, as it is a back saw used for shoulder cuts. Context usually clarifies the size.
この胴付き鋸は枘穴用だ。
This back saw is for tenons.
Loanword from English 'tenon saw', used in modern woodworking.
テノンソーで枘を挽く。
Saw tenons with a tenon saw.
Most traditional Japanese saws, including back saws, cut on the pull stroke, unlike Western push-saws. This affects technique and terminology. When using a Japanese back saw, remember to pull, not push.