How to say "Cut" in Japanese | カット

If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Cut" you've come to the right place!

the Japanese word for "Cut" is "Katto", written in japanese as "カット".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The Japanese verbal noun 'カット (katto)' means 'cut'. It is used in various contexts, such as cutting hair, cutting film, or cutting costs. For example: I got a haircut「カットをしてもらった」(かっとをしてもらった). They cut the scene from the movie「そのシーンをカットした」(そのシーンをかっとした). The word is often used in both everyday and professional settings, and it can also refer to the act of removing or omitting something.

Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.

What does "Katto" mean in japanese?

"Katto" means "Cut" .

To make really sure you learn this word, We've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The katakana "カ" is read as "ka". And The katakana "ト" is read as "to".