はさみ
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. scissors; shears; clippers
2. hole punch
Pitch accent
さみ
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Used in vocabulary (9 in total)
to cut with scissors; to put scissors to; to punch (e.g. ticket); to prune (e.g. shrub)
to cut with scissors; to put scissors to; to punch (e.g. ticket); to prune (e.g. shrub)
everything comes in handy when used correctly; use the right tools for the right job; (lit.) fools and (blunt) scissors have to be used in the right way
Examples (7 in total)
These scissors don't cut well.
There is a pair of scissors on the desk.
I need a pair of scissors to cut this paper.
Why did you tear the cloth instead of cutting it with scissors?
Jay picked up the old scissors.
The students held the male student down and cut his hair with a pair of scissors.
I sometimes use scissors as a can opener.