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.
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.
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.
Used as a loanword for a cutter boat, especially in contexts like the Coast Guard. Not common in everyday conversation.
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.
I opened the cardboard box with a box cutter.
Short for カッターナイフ, commonly used in casual speech.
Do you have a cutter?
I made cookies with a star-shaped cookie cutter.
A general term for a cutter or stamp used to cut shapes from dough or other materials. Often used in baking.
This cutter can be used for cookies.
The standard term for a paper cutter, often found in offices or schools.
I cut paper straight with a paper cutter.
A more formal or industrial term for a paper cutting machine.
We cut large amounts of paper using a paper cutter.
The Coast Guard cutter entered the harbor.