クリップ

くりっぷ
noun
clip; paper clip
tool
1. clip; paper clip
A small metal or plastic device for holding papers together.
To clip papers together.
クリップ(はず)
To remove the clip.
To use colorful clips.

クリップ is a loanword from English "clip" - a device for holding things together.

Types of clips

  • ゼムクリップ: gem clip (standard paper clip)
  • ダブルクリップ: binder clip
  • 目玉(めだま)クリップ: bulldog clip
  • ヘアクリップ/髪留(かみど)め: hair clip

Common expressions

Office supplies

Usage

洗濯(せんたく)バサミ (clothespin) uses a different word.