カッター
Meanings
General term for a cutting tool or machine, often used in industrial or craft contexts.
They use a cutter to cut metal in the factory.
box cutter; utility knife
Abbreviation of カッターナイフ. The most common everyday meaning in Japan, referring to a retractable blade knife used for crafts, packaging, etc.
See also: カッターナイフ
Lend me a box cutter to open the cardboard box.
tailor's cutter
A person who cuts fabric in tailoring; a specialized occupation. Less common than the tool senses.
See also: 裁断師 (さいだんし)
He works as a cutter at a shop that makes high-end suits.
A type of small sailing boat or a ship's boat. Nautical term.
A coast guard cutter is anchored in the harbor.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をカッターで切るto cut something with a box cutter
I cut the thick cardboard with a box cutter.
- カッターに乗るto ride/board a (ship's) cutter boat
The crew boarded the cutter and headed for the shore.
- カッターの刃を出すto extend the blade of a box cutter
I extended the blade of the cutter and cut the paper.
- カッターで手を切るto cut one's hand with a box cutter
I accidentally cut my hand with a box cutter while working.