Translation of Japanese word "はさみ" to English
はさみ
はさみ
[hasami]
IPA: /hasami/
Meaning
NounA tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.
How to use
はさみ (hasami) — 'scissors'. はさみで切る — cut with scissors. Often written ハサミ. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
scissors
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: はさみ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はさみ
Romaji Transcription: hasami
Example Sentences
はさみで紙を切ってください。
はさみで かみを きって ください。
Please cut the paper with scissors.
はさみを探しています。
はさみを さがしています。
I am looking for scissors.
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- はさみで紙を切ってください。— Please cut the paper with scissors.
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The Japanese word "はさみ" means "scissors" in English.
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