Translation guide
A stiletto is a type of knife or a high, thin heel on a shoe. This guide covers both meanings.
A small, slender dagger with a sharp point, often used as a weapon.
The direct loanword for 'stiletto' as a knife. Commonly understood in Japanese.
彼はスティレットを隠し持っていた。
He was carrying a concealed stiletto.
A general term for a short sword or dagger. Can be used for a stiletto in context.
The loanword for 'dagger'. Often used in fantasy or gaming contexts.
A very high, thin heel on a woman's shoe.
The most common term for a stiletto heel. Often shortened to just 'スティレット' in context.
彼女はスティレットヒールを履いている。
She is wearing stiletto heels.
その短剣は非常に鋭い。
That dagger is very sharp.
The rogue is equipped with a dagger.
Literally 'pin heel'. Refers to very thin, high heels, similar to stilettos.
ピンヒールは歩きにくい。
Pin heels are hard to walk in.
General term for high heels. Not specific to stilettos, but can be used if the thinness is not emphasized.
ハイヒールを履くと背が高く見える。
You look taller when you wear high heels.