noun
pointed knife; utility knife
A small, sharp, pointed knife used for detailed cutting, carving, or craft work. Often associated with woodworking or model-making.
細かい作業には切り出しを使う。
I use a pointed knife for detailed work.
noun
logging; cutting down trees
Refers to the act of felling trees or the logging process. Often used in forestry or lumber contexts.
山で切り出しの作業が始まった。
Logging work has begun in the mountains.
noun
beef scraps; meat trimmings
Small pieces or trimmings of beef, often used in stews, stir-fries, or as a cheaper cut. May appear in butcher shops or recipes.
切り出しの牛肉でカレーを作った。
I made curry using beef scraps.
noun
starting to speak; broaching a topic
The act of initiating a conversation or bringing up a subject, often after hesitation. Commonly used in the phrase 話の切り出し.
話の切り出しに困った。
I struggled with how to start the conversation.
noun
extraction; splicing out
Refers to cutting out or extracting a portion of a media file, such as audio or video. Used in editing contexts.
動画の一部を切り出して保存した。
I extracted a portion of the video and saved it.