Translation guide
The English word "cutter" can refer to various cutting tools, a type of boat, or a person who cuts. This guide focuses on the most common meanings for learners: a general cutting tool, a box cutter, a cookie cutter, and a paper cutter.
A tool or device used for cutting, often with a specific name depending on what it cuts.
The most common loanword for a general cutter, especially a utility knife or box cutter. It is widely understood.
カッターで段ボールを切ってください。
Please cut the cardboard with a cutter.
A more technical term for a cutting machine or device, used in industrial contexts.
A small knife with a retractable blade used for cutting cardboard, plastic, etc.
A shaped tool for cutting cookie dough into specific forms.
The most common term for a cookie cutter. 型 means mold or shape.
星のクッキー型でクッキーを作りました。
I made cookies with a star-shaped cookie cutter.
A device with a blade for cutting paper, often with a grid for straight cuts.
A small, fast boat used by authorities or for specific purposes.
While カッター is a common loanword, it primarily refers to a utility knife or box cutter. For other types of cutters, use more specific terms like クッキー型 (cookie cutter) or ペーパーカッター (paper cutter).
この切断機は金属を切ることができます。
This cutter can cut metal.
The standard term for a box cutter or utility knife. Often shortened to just カッター.
カッターナイフでダンボールを開けました。
I opened the cardboard box with a box cutter.
Short for カッターナイフ, commonly used in casual speech.
カッター持ってる？
Do you have a cutter?
A general term for a cutter or stamp used to cut shapes from dough or other materials. Often used in baking.
この抜き型はクッキーに使えます。
This cutter can be used for cookies.
The standard term for a paper cutter, often found in offices or schools.
ペーパーカッターで紙をまっすぐに切ります。
I cut paper straight with a paper cutter.
A more formal or industrial term for a paper cutting machine.
裁断機を使って大量の紙を切ります。
We cut large amounts of paper using a paper cutter.
Used as a loanword for a cutter boat, especially in contexts like the Coast Guard. Not common in everyday conversation.
沿岸警備隊のカッターが港に入ってきた。
The Coast Guard cutter entered the harbor.