Translation guide
The English word 'trimming' can refer to the act of cutting something to make it neat, decorative additions to clothing or food, or the leftover pieces from cutting. This guide covers how to express these different meanings naturally in Japanese.
The action of cutting a small amount off something to make it neat, even, or the right size, such as hair, plants, or edges.
Ornamental material or details added to clothing, food, or other items for decoration.
General word for decoration or ornament. Can refer to trimming on clothes, cakes, etc.
The small pieces that are cut off when something is trimmed, such as fabric, paper, or meat.
Refers to scraps or offcuts from cutting materials like paper, wood, or cloth.
Refers to trimming plants, hedges, or hair to shape them neatly. Often used for gardening or grooming.
I trimmed the garden trees.
A loanword from English, commonly used for trimming hair (especially pets), photos, or digital images. Also used in dog grooming.
I went to get the dog trimmed.
Means to cut and align, often used for trimming hair ends or making edges even.
I trimmed the ends of my hair.
A general verb meaning to put in order or neaten. Can be used for trimming hair, beards, or plants when the focus is on making them look neat.
To trim one's beard.
The dress has lace trimming.
Specifically refers to decorative edging or border trimming, such as on fabric or paper.
To add trimming to the curtains.
Used for food toppings or garnishes, similar to 'trimmings' on a cake or dessert.
To put fruit trimming on the cake.
To clean up the paper trimmings.
Specifically leftover pieces of fabric or cloth after cutting.
To make small items from fabric trimmings.
Meat trimmings or scraps, often used for stews or stock.
To make soup by simmering meat trimmings.