Translation guide
The English word 'serration' refers to a notched or tooth-like edge, often on blades, leaves, or tools. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific nouns, adjectives, and descriptive phrases depending on what is being described.
Describing a serrated edge in general, such as on a knife, saw, or leaf.
Literally 'saw tooth', this is the most direct and common term for serration, used for blades, leaves, and other objects.
The blade of this knife is serrated.
An onomatopoeic word meaning 'jagged' or 'notched', often used in casual contexts to describe a serrated edge or a zigzag pattern.
その葉っぱの縁はギザギザしている。
The edge of that leaf is serrated.
A pattern meaning 'serrated shape' or 'saw-toothed', used as a suffix or modifier.
鋸歯状の切り込みがある。
There is a serrated notch.
Specifically referring to the serrated edge of a knife, saw, or similar cutting tool.
A common phrase meaning 'the serration of the blade', using the casual term ギザギザ.
この包丁は刃のギザギザが細かい。
This kitchen knife has fine serrations.
Literally 'saw blade', used to describe a serrated blade, especially on a saw.
鋸刃のようなエッジ。
An edge like a saw blade.
Describing the serrated margin of a leaf or botanical structure.
The standard botanical term for leaf serration.
この植物の葉には鋸歯がある。
The leaves of this plant have serrations.
A more casual phrase meaning 'the jaggedness of the leaf edge'.
葉の縁のギザギザが特徴的だ。
The serration of the leaf edge is distinctive.