Translation guide
A short hairstyle where the hair is cut very short and stands upright on top, often associated with military or athletic styles.
The typical short, upright hairstyle known as a crew cut.
The most common and natural term for a crew cut. Literally 'square cut', referring to the flat top appearance.
彼はいつも角刈りにしている。
He always has a crew cut.
角刈りは手入れが楽だ。
A crew cut is easy to maintain.
Direct loanword from English. Understood, especially in fashion contexts, but less common than 角刈り.
A very short crew cut with shaved or extremely short sides, often associated with military recruits.
角刈り specifically refers to a crew cut with a flat top and squared-off shape. 丸刈り is a uniform short cut all over, like a buzz cut. 坊主刈り is even shorter, almost shaved, like a monk's head. For a true crew cut, 角刈り is the best fit.
角刈りはトップが平らだが、丸刈りは全体が同じ長さだ。
A crew cut has a flat top, but a buzz cut is the same length all over.
彼はクルーカットが似合う。
A crew cut suits him.
Literally 'round cut', referring to a very short, uniform cut all over the head. Often used for schoolboys or military. Can be broader than crew cut, but commonly used for similar styles.
丸刈り can refer to any very short uniform cut, not specifically a crew cut with a flat top. Use 角刈り for the distinct flat-top style.
新入生はみんな丸刈りにされた。
All the new students were given buzz cuts.
Literally 'monk cut', a very short cut similar to a buzz cut. Often used for children or as a disciplinary haircut. Less specific than crew cut.
夏は坊主刈りにすると涼しい。
Getting a buzz cut in summer is cool.