Translation guide
A miter is a joint between two pieces of material, usually wood, cut at an angle, most commonly 45 degrees, to form a corner. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese, focusing on the joint itself, the cut, and related tools.
The angled joint itself, typically forming a 90-degree corner.
The standard term for a miter joint in woodworking and construction.
この額縁は留め継ぎで作られています。
This picture frame is made with miter joints.
Loanword from English 'miter joint', used in some contexts, especially in DIY or imported tool instructions.
マイター継ぎは額縁によく使われます。
Miter joints are often used for picture frames.
Descriptive phrase meaning '45-degree joint'. Used when explaining the concept rather than using the technical term.
この部分は45度の継ぎ手になっています。
This part is a 45-degree joint.
The angled cut itself, usually at 45 degrees.
The act of cutting a miter. Often used in woodworking instructions.
正確な留め切りがきれいな仕上がりの鍵です。
Accurate miter cuts are the key to a clean finish.
Simple phrase meaning 'cut at 45 degrees'. Useful for general instructions.
木材を45度に切ってください。
Cut the wood at a 45-degree angle.
The power tool used to make miter cuts.
Traditional term for a miter saw, though less common for modern power tools.
留め切り鋸で正確な角度を出します。
Use a miter saw to get precise angles.
Common loanword for a power miter saw, widely understood in DIY contexts.
ホームセンターでマイターソーを買いました。
I bought a miter saw at the home center.
Technical term for an angle cutting machine, sometimes used for miter saws in industrial catalogs.
この角度切断機は留め切りにも使えます。
This angle cutting machine can also be used for miter cuts.
A guide used with a hand saw to make miter cuts.
Standard term for a miter box.
留め切り箱を使うと簡単に45度に切れます。
Using a miter box makes it easy to cut at 45 degrees.
Loanword from English, common in DIY stores.
マイターボックスと手鋸があれば十分です。
A miter box and a hand saw are sufficient.
In casual DIY contexts, loanwords like マイターソー (miter saw) are common. In traditional woodworking or formal instructions, native terms like 留め継ぎ are preferred.