カッターナイフ

A Japanese-English compound (wasei-eigo) combining "cutter" and "knife." In English this tool is typically called a utility knife, box cutter, or craft knife. In Japan, カッターナイフ (or simply カッター) is a standard school and office supply found in virtually every stationery shop.

The snap-off blade design was invented by the Japanese company OLFA in 1956 and became a global standard.

Common collocations

• カッターナイフの刃(は): utility knife blade
• カッターナイフで切(き)る: to cut with a utility knife
• カッターナイフを使(つか)う: to use a utility knife
• 替(か)え刃(は): replacement blade

Similar words

• カッター: cutter — the everyday short form; same tool
• はさみ: scissors — for cutting paper and fabric with two blades
• ナイフ: knife — general term for any knife