切きり端はし

noun

remains after cutting; cut-off piece; scrap

Refers to the leftover piece or fragment after something has been cut, such as cloth, wood, or food. Often used for small, irregular remnants.

• 布ぬのの切きり端はしで小ちいさな袋ふくろを作つくった。

  I made a small pouch from fabric scraps.

• 大だい根こんの切きり端はしを捨すてずにスープに入いれた。

  I put the daikon trimmings into the soup instead of throwing them away.