カット
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Base noun form, written in katakana as it's a loanword from English. Refers to the act of cutting, such as in hair, film, or sports. Example: 『髪をカットする』 (kami o katto suru, 'to cut hair').
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At a hair salon, User consults with the stylist Hiroshi about getting a new haircut for a job interview.

カット

カット

cut / cutting

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Memory Hook

Think of a 'cut' in a movie scene — the director yells 'Cut!' which sounds like カット (katto, 'cut / Cutting'). 'Cut' → カット (katto, 'cut / Cutting').

Cultural Note

In Japan, カット (katto) is commonly used in contexts like hair salons (e.g., 『カットします』 katto shimasu, 'I'll cut your hair'), film production, or sports (e.g., tennis cut shot), reflecting its adoption from English into everyday Japanese.

Forms

Base: カットBase noun form, written in katakana as it's a loanword from English. Refers to the act of cutting, such as in hair, film, or sports. Example: 『髪をカットする』 (kami o katto suru, 'to cut hair').