Japanese symbol for “ripper”

In Japanese, ripper is リッパー (rippaa).

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Meanings

1. n seam ripper
2. n ripper (bulldozer attachment)
3. n ripper (software) (comp)
4. n rip saw (machine); straight-line rip saw

Written forms: —. Readings: リッパー、リッパ.

Other Japanese words for “ripper”

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