How to Say ‘Slice thinly’ in Japanese
うすく切って
usuku kitsu te
[oo-soo-koo keet teh]
💬 Usage Tip: Together, [うすく切って] means "cut thinly" or "slice thin." Very useful for chef instructions.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese kitchens often focus on uniformity. If you hear [うすく], the chef likely wants consistent slices, not just "kind of thin."
Phrase Breakdown
うすく
usuku
[oo-soo-koo]
thinly
Tells how something should be cut in cooking instructions.
たまねぎはうすく切ってください。
Please cut the onions thinly.
切って
kitsu te
cut; slice
Te-form of 切る, used to connect actions or make a request.
トマトを切って。
Cut the tomato.
Words in this phrase
切っ
kitsu
[keet]
cut (te-form stem part)
The verb part meaning cut in a connected instruction.
やさいを切っのあとに、さらにいためます。
After cutting the vegetables, you then stir-fry them.
て
te
[teh]
te-form ending
Connects this verb to what follows or softens it into an instruction.
てがあると、しじがやわらかく聞こえます。
With -te, the instruction sounds softer.
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