Translation guide
The English word 'trimming' can refer to the act of cutting something to make it neat, decorative additions to clothing or food, or the leftover pieces from cutting. This guide covers how to express these different meanings naturally in Japanese.
The action of cutting a small amount off something to make it neat, even, or the right size, such as hair, plants, or edges.
Refers to trimming plants, hedges, or hair to shape them neatly. Often used for gardening or grooming.
庭木の刈り込みをした。
I trimmed the garden trees.
A loanword from English, commonly used for trimming hair (especially pets), photos, or digital images. Also used in dog grooming.
犬のトリミングに行った。
I went to get the dog trimmed.
Means to cut and align, often used for trimming hair ends or making edges even.
髪の毛先を切り揃えた。
I trimmed the ends of my hair.
A general verb meaning to put in order or neaten. Can be used for trimming hair, beards, or plants when the focus is on making them look neat.
ひげを整える。
To trim one's beard.
Ornamental material or details added to clothing, food, or other items for decoration.
General word for decoration or ornament. Can refer to trimming on clothes, cakes, etc.
ドレスにレースの飾りがついている。
The dress has lace trimming.
Specifically refers to decorative edging or border trimming, such as on fabric or paper.
Used for food toppings or garnishes, similar to 'trimmings' on a cake or dessert.
The small pieces that are cut off when something is trimmed, such as fabric, paper, or meat.
Refers to scraps or offcuts from cutting materials like paper, wood, or cloth.
紙の切りくずを掃除する。
To clean up the paper trimmings.
Specifically leftover pieces of fabric or cloth after cutting.
端切れで小物を作る。
To make small items from fabric trimmings.
Meat trimmings or scraps, often used for stews or stock.
くず肉を煮込んでスープを作る。
To make soup by simmering meat trimmings.
カーテンに縁飾りをつける。
To add trimming to the curtains.
To put fruit trimming on the cake.