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.
この切断機は金属を切ることができます。
This cutter can cut metal.
A small knife with a retractable blade used for cutting cardboard, plastic, etc.
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.
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 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.
A device with a blade for cutting paper, often with a grid for straight cuts.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Do you have a cutter?
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.