カッター（カッター、kaッtaー）
- cutter

The Japanese word カッター refers to a "cutter" or "cutting tool," specifically a utility knife or box cutter. This is a very common tool used for various purposes such as cutting paper, cardboard, and other materials. It is a loanword from the English word "cutter."

⚫︎ダンボールを カッター で切ってください。 Translation: Please cut the cardboard with a cutter. ⚫︎この カッター は切れ味が良い。 Translation: This cutter has a good cutting edge. ⚫︎新しい カッター の替え刃を買わなければならない。 Translation: I have to buy new blades for the cutter.

• カッター is used when you are referring to a utility knife or box cutter. • It is used in both formal and informal situations. • You can use it to ask for the tool or to describe the tool itself.

• カッター is typically written in katakana: カッター. • There is no Kanji for カッター as it is a loanword. • There are no variations in okurigana.

• There aren't direct, one-word synonyms. • Depending on the context, you might use more general terms like ナイフ (naifu - knife), or terms that describe what the カッター is used for, such as 切りカッター (kiri kattā - cutting cutter).

There are no direct antonyms for カッター. The opposite would depend on the action or concept being contrasted.

包装紙を カッター で開けました。 • Translation: I opened the wrapping paper with a cutter. • Explanation: This sentence describes the action of using the cutter to open something.

カッター の刃が切れなくなったので交換します。 • Translation: I will replace the blade of the cutter because it has become dull. • Explanation: This sentence explains the action of replacing a dull blade on a cutter.

The word カッター comes directly from the English word "cutter."