Removing or reducing something, such as budget cuts, editing out parts, or shortening content.
予算をカットする。
We cut the budget.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Specifically a haircut or the act of cutting hair.
髪をカットしてもらった。
I got a haircut.
noun
continuous shot; take
In film or TV, a single uninterrupted shot or take.
監督が「カット!」と叫んだ。
The director shouted "Cut!"
noun
An illustration or picture used in a book, newspaper, etc.
新聞のカットを担当する。
I'm in charge of the newspaper illustrations.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
In tennis, table tennis, etc., a stroke that puts backspin on the ball.
彼はフォアハンドでカットを打った。
He hit a forehand chop.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
cutting the ball
In golf, hitting the ball so that it curves to the right (for a right-handed player).
彼はドライバーでボールをカットした。
He cut the ball with his driver.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
cutting off a throw
In baseball, intercepting an outfielder's throw to prevent a runner from advancing.
ショートが送球をカットした。
The shortstop cut off the throw.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
cut of a deck
In card games, dividing the deck into two parts and placing the bottom part on top.
カードをカットしてください。
Please cut the cards.