Translation guide
The English word 'cuff' has several distinct meanings: the end part of a sleeve or pants leg, a handcuff, a quick hit, and the act of handcuffing. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each.
The folded or finished edge at the end of a sleeve or pants leg.
Specifically the cuff of a sleeve. Common in clothing contexts.
The cuffs on this shirt are tight.
Loanword from English 'cuffs', often used for dress shirt cuffs, especially French cuffs.
Fasten the cufflinks.
Refers to the hem or cuff of pants or skirts. Use with caution as it can mean hem in general.
Fix the cuffs of the pants.
A restraining device used by police.
Standard term for handcuffs.
The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
To strike with an open hand, usually on the head or ear.
To put handcuffs on someone.
The most common way to say 'to handcuff'.
The officer cuffed him.
English 'cuff' as a light hit is often translated as 平手打ち or ビンタ. Do not use 袖口 or 手錠 for this meaning.
I got cuffed for being noisy.