Translation guide
A sharp tool for shaving hair, or a metaphor for sharpness or precision.
The physical object used to shave hair from the body.
General term for a razor, especially a traditional straight razor or a safety razor.
He shaved his beard with a razor.
Katakana version, often used for modern disposable or cartridge razors.
I bought a disposable razor.
Safety razor, specifically the type with a protective guard.
I changed the blade of the safety razor.
An electric device for shaving.
Used figuratively to describe something extremely sharp or precise.
The philosophical principle of parsimony.
The standard translation of Occam's razor.
Occam's razor is the principle that the simplest explanation is often correct.
The English word 'razor' sounds similar to the Japanese loanword 'レザー' (rezaa), but that means 'leather'. Be careful not to mix them up.
新しいシェーバーを買った。
I bought a new shaver.