かみそり

かみそり
noun
razor
1. razor; shaving razor
A sharp blade used for shaving hair from the face or body. Can refer to traditional straight razors or modern safety razors.
電気(でんき)かみそりで剃(そ)る。
I shave with an electric razor.
かみそりの刃(は)を交換(こうかん)する。
I replace the razor blade.
かみそりで手(て)を切(き)ってしまった。
I accidentally cut my hand with a razor.

WRITING: Can be written as 剃刀(かみそり) but hiragana is common.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 電気(でんき)かみそり (electric razor/shaver)
  • かみそりの刃(は) (razor blade)
  • かみそり負(ま)け (razor burn)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • シェーバー (shaver - loanword for electric razors)
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