(2 entries)
Alternative writings: , 剪刀, ハサミ
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Scissors; shears — a tool with two blades used for cutting paper, cloth, etc.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

はさみで紙を切って、チラシを作った。

I cut the paper with scissors and made a leaflet.

料理用のはさみは肉や野菜を切るのに便利だ。

Kitchen scissors are handy for cutting meat and vegetables.

子ども用の安全なはさみを買ってあげた。

I bought safety scissors for the child.

2

A hole punch (or similar device) — sometimes used to refer to tools for punching holes in paper; context often clarifies whether it means a punch or scissors.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

書類をまとめるために、はさみで穴をあけてファイルに入れた。

To organize the documents, I punched holes (with a tool) and put them in a file.

事務所ではホチキスやはさみをよく使う。

In the office we often use staplers and (punching/ cutting) tools like scissors.