Translation guide
A cutout is a shape or piece that has been removed from a larger material, or a device that interrupts an electrical circuit. This guide covers both meanings.
The learner wants to refer to a shape or piece that has been cut out of paper, cardboard, metal, etc.
General term for a cutout piece, especially from paper or thin material. Often used for newspaper clippings or paper crafts.
I collect newspaper cutouts.
The child is playing with paper cutouts.
Refers to a cutout made using a mold or stencil, often in baking or crafts. Also used for die-cut shapes.
I cut out cookies with a cookie cutter.
Emphasizes the act of cutting off or removing a part. Often used for cutout sections in forms or tickets.
Please cut out this section along the cutout line.
The learner wants to refer to a device that automatically stops the flow of electricity when a fault occurs.
Technical term for a circuit breaker or cutout. Used in electrical engineering contexts.
The cutout tripped due to overload.
Common term for a circuit breaker in homes and offices. Often used for the main switch or individual breakers.
Specifically a fuse, which is a type of cutout that melts to break the circuit. Older technology compared to breakers.
The learner wants to describe a shape defined by its outline, often used in art or design.
Borrowed word for silhouette. Commonly used for cutout-like shapes in photography, art, and fashion.
The silhouette of the tree is cast on the wall.
Specifically refers to shadow pictures or shadow play, where cutout shapes are used to cast shadows.
切り抜き is a general cutout piece, while 型抜き implies using a mold or cutter. For paper crafts, use 切り抜き; for cookies or die-cut shapes, use 型抜き.
The direct loanword カットアウト is rarely used and may not be understood. Use the Japanese terms above instead.
ブレーカーが落ちた。
The breaker tripped.
Please reset the breaker.
The fuse blew.
Make animal shapes with shadow cutouts.