こて | Japanese meaning

こて

Frequency rank: 21,895. – 22,023.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

flat-ironword usually written using kana alone
soldering ironword usually written using kana alone
crimper; curling tongsword usually written using kana alone
trowelword usually written using kana alone

Forms

こてFrequency rank: 21,895. – 22,023.
鏝【こて】【コテ】
コテFrequency rank: 50,150. – 51,356.

Generated definitions (experimental)

flat-iron

This refers to a heavy metal tool used for pressing clothes to remove wrinkles. It is typically heated and used manually.

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I pressed the laundry with the flat-iron.

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I used a flat-iron to smooth out the wrinkles in my clothes.

soldering iron

This is a tool used to heat solder for joining electronic components or metal parts together.

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I used a soldering iron to repair the electronics.

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I connected the wires using a soldering iron.

crimper; curling tongs

This refers to a tool used in hairstyling to create curls or waves in hair.

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She curled her hair with curling tongs.

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I used crimpers to style my hair in waves.

trowel

This is a tool used in gardening or masonry for digging, smoothing, or applying material like cement.

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I used a trowel to dig the ground.

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I smoothed the cement with a trowel.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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