包丁で野菜を切る。
Cut vegetables with a kitchen knife.
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My mother chopped the vegetables with a sharp kitchen knife.
料理中に包丁で指を切ってしまった。
I accidentally cut my finger with a knife while cooking.
彼は慣れた手つきで包丁を操った。
He handled the kitchen knife with practiced hand movements.
彼は危なっかしい手つきで包丁を握っている。
He is holding the kitchen knife with an unstable grip.
この包丁は切れ味が抜群だ。
This kitchen knife has outstanding sharpness.
包丁を研いで鋭くする
Sharpen the knife to make it sharp.
この包丁は長年使い込んでいるので、手に馴染んでいる。
I've been using this kitchen knife for many years, so it feels comfortable in my hand.
彼は大きなスイカを包丁で真っ二つに切った。
He cut a large watermelon right in half with a kitchen knife.
Usage Notes
A knife used specifically for cooking. Derived from the name of a legendary Chinese chef.
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