Japanese symbol for “cutter”
カッター
カッター
Romaji: kattaa
cutter; cutting tool
In Japanese, cutter is カッター (kattaa).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n cutter; cutting tool
- n box cutter; utility knife
- n (tailor's) cutter
- n cutter (boat)
Other Japanese words for “cutter”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 裁断師 | さいだんし saidanshi | (tailor's) cutter |
| 切り手 | きりて kirite | cutter; certificate |
| 切断機 | せつだんき setsudanki | cutter; cutting machine; guillotine |
| 抜き型 | ぬきがた nukigata | cutter (e.g. cookie cutter); punching die |
| 裁断機 | さいだんき saidanki | cutting machine; cutter; (paper) guillotine |
See also: Chinese symbol for “cutter”.
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