pointed knife; utility knife
A small, sharp, pointed knife used for detailed cutting, carving, or craft work. Often associated with woodworking or model-making.
I use a pointed knife for detailed work.
logging; cutting down trees
Refers to the act of felling trees or the logging process. Often used in forestry or lumber contexts.
Logging work has begun in the mountains.
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.
I made curry using beef scraps.
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.
I struggled with how to start the conversation.
extraction; splicing out
Refers to cutting out or extracting a portion of a media file, such as audio or video. Used in editing contexts.
I extracted a portion of the video and saved it.