コテ
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Meanings
1
flat iron; iron
usually written using kana alone
A heated metal tool used for pressing clothes; commonly called アイロン in modern Japanese, but コテ can appear in traditional or specific contexts.
In the past, people used a flat iron to smooth out wrinkles in kimono.
2
usually written using kana alone
An electric tool for melting solder; in electronics and crafts, コテ is the standard term.
A soldering iron is essential for electronics work.
3
curling iron; curling tongs; crimper
usually written using kana alone
A heated styling tool for curling hair; often specified as ヘアーコテ or カールコテ in beauty contexts.
She is curling her hair with a curling iron.
4
trowel
usually written using kana alone
A flat-bladed hand tool for plastering or smoothing; in construction and plastering, コテ is the common term.
The plasterer finished the wall smoothly with a trowel.