cutting edge

Japanese: cutting edge(英語表記)cuttingedge
cutting edge

…A general term for tools that cut, scrape, or carve with a cutting edge where two sharp surfaces meet. A tool with a blade on both sides, like a sword, is called a moroha or ryoba, while a tool with a blade on only one side, like a katana, is called a kataha.

*Some terminology explanations that mention "cutting edge" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…二つの面が鋭く交わる刃先cutting edgeによって,切り,削り,彫る道具の総称。剣のように身の両側に刃がつくものを諸刃(もろは)または両刃(りようば),刀のようにその片側に刃がつくものを片(偏)刃(かたは)と呼ぶ。…

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