Translation guide
In Japanese, 'cooking shears' are typically referred to as キッチンばさみ (kitchen scissors). They are a common kitchen tool used for cutting food, opening packages, and other food preparation tasks. The term is straightforward, but learners should be aware of the specific Japanese word and its usage.
The general term for scissors used in cooking and food preparation.
The most common and natural term for kitchen scissors. Used for cutting food, opening packages, etc.
キッチンばさみで鶏肉を切ってください。
Please cut the chicken with kitchen scissors.
このキッチンばさみはよく切れる。
These kitchen scissors cut well.
A slightly more formal or descriptive term, literally 'cooking scissors'. Less common than キッチンばさみ but still understood.
料理ばさみはキッチンの必需品です。
Cooking shears are a kitchen essential.