How to Say ‘I cut / will cut’ in Japanese
切ります
kiri masu
[kee-ree mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [切ります] is the polite present/future form of [切る]. In work context, it can mean "cut," "will cut," or "I'll cut it."
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese often uses the polite [ます] form in professional settings, even for simple action statements. It keeps the tone respectful and smooth.
Phrase Breakdown
切り
kiri
[kee-ree]
cut
The verb stem of 切ります, meaning to cut ingredients.
にんじんを切ります。
I cut the carrot.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
A polite ending used with verb stems in workplace speech and instructions.
やさいを切ります。
I cut the vegetables.
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