Japanese dictionary
How to say "knife" in Japanese
ナイフないふ · naifu
A table "knife" in Japanese is ナイフ (naifu). A kitchen knife is 包丁 (hōchō).
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Ways to say "knife" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ナイフないふ · naifu | Knife (table knife; pocketknife). |
| 包丁ほうちょう · hōchō | Kitchen knife. |
| 刃物はもの · hamono | Knives; bladed tools (general). |
How to use it
Japanese kitchen knives are famous, and cities like Sakai and Seki are known for them.
"Knife and fork" is ナイフとフォーク.
Example sentences
- ナイフとフォークをください。Naifu to fōku o kudasai.A knife and fork, please.
- 包丁で野菜を切ります。Hōchō de yasai o kirimasu.I cut vegetables with a kitchen knife.
- お土産に日本の包丁を買いました。O-miyage ni Nihon no hōchō o kaimashita.I bought a Japanese kitchen knife as a souvenir.
- このナイフはよく切れます。Kono naifu wa yoku kiremasu.This knife cuts well.
- 刃物は機内に持ち込めません。Hamono wa kinai ni mochikomemasen.Knives can't be taken on board the plane.
- 包丁を研ぎました。Hōchō o togimashita.I sharpened the kitchen knife.
Questions
What is 包丁?
包丁 (hōchō) is a kitchen knife. Japanese kitchen knives are known worldwide for their sharpness.
Can you bring a knife on a plane in Japan?
Knives and other blades can't be carried on board. Pack them in checked luggage.
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