How to Say ‘Cut into short pieces’ in Japanese
みじかく切って
mijikaku kitsu te
[mee-jee-kah-koo keet teh]
💬 Usage Tip: This means "cut short" or "cut into short pieces." It describes size/shape, not speed.
🇯🇵 In Japan: If a chef specifies cut shape, it usually affects cooking time, texture, or presentation. Japanese prep language is very practical.
Phrase Breakdown
みじかく
mijikaku
[mee-jee-kah-koo]
shortly; into short pieces
Describes cutting something into short lengths in food prep.
にんじんをみじかく切ってください。
Please cut the carrot into short pieces.
切って
kitsu te
cut; slice
Te-form of 切る, often used for instructions.
にんじんを切って。
Cut the carrot.
Words in this phrase
切っ
kitsu
[keet]
cut
The stem of 切る, used in forms like 切って and 切ります for cutting ingredients.
やさいを切ってください。
Please cut the vegetables.
て
te
[teh]
and; do this
The て-form ending that connects actions or makes a softer instruction with a verb.
みじかく切ってください。
Please cut it into short pieces.
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