Related words 裁さい 断だん 裁断 is a more formal or technical term for cutting, often used in industrial or precise contexts, while 裁ち is more common in everyday tailoring and sewing.
切き る 切る is the general verb 'to cut', whereas 裁ち is a noun specifically for cutting in tailoring or fabric contexts.
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cutting and sewing; dressmaking
cut and sew; make clothes by cutting and sewing
sewing scissors; dressmaker's shears
cutting; styling
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Etymology The noun form of the verb 裁つ (たつ , 'to cut cloth'), derived from the continuative stem. The kanji 裁 carries the meaning of cutting or tailoring.
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