切る | Japanese meaning

切る【きる】

Frequency rank: 1,319. (for form きる: 581.)

Alsoきる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb

to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)

This meaning refers to the physical action of dividing something with a sharp instrument or making an incision during surgery.

I cut the vegetables.

to sever (connections, ties)see also 縁を切る

This usage indicates the act of breaking relationships or associations between people or entities.

He severed his relationship with his friend.

to turn off (e.g. the light)

This meaning is used to describe the action of stopping the operation of a device or appliance, such as lights or machines.

After that, he turned off the lights.

to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to disconnectsee also 電話を切る

This refers to ending a conversation or communication, either verbally or technologically, such as hanging up the phone.

She hung up the phone.

to punch (a ticket); to tear off (a stub)

This meaning involves marking a ticket or removing a stub typically during event entry or travel.

I punched my ticket at the entrance.

to open (something sealed)

This usage implies removing the seal or barrier from an item, making it accessible.

I opened the envelope.

to start

This refers to initiating an action or process.

I started a new project.

to set (a limit); to do (something) in less or within a certain time; to issue (cheques, vouchers, etc.)

This meaning refers to establishing boundaries or deadlines for actions and can also relate to distributing official materials.

I set the budget.

to reduce; to decrease; to discountsee also 値切る

This usage involves making something less in quantity, value, or price.

I reduced the price for next month.

to shake off (water, etc.); to let drip-dry; to let drain

This refers to the action of removing excess water or moisture.

He shook off the water from the umbrella.

to cross; to traverse

This meaning indicates moving across an area or boundary.

I crossed the street.

to criticize sharply

This usage is related to expressing strong disapproval or censure towards someone or something.

He sharply criticized that decision.

to act decisively; to do (something noticeable); to go first; to make (certain facial expressions, in kabuki)

This meaning relates to taking bold actions or making prominent moves.

He acted decisively to resolve the issue.

to turn (vehicle, steering wheel, etc.)

This refers to changing direction while operating a vehicle or steering mechanism.

I turned the car to the right.

to curl (a ball); to bend; to cut

This usage describes forming something into a curve or shape.

I curled the ball.

to shuffle (cards)

This refers to mixing or rearranging cards.

I shuffled the cards.

to discard a tilemahjong

This meaning is often used in games to indicate removing a tile from play.

He discarded an unnecessary tile.

to dismiss; to sack; to let go; to expulse; to excommunicate

This refers to the act of removing someone from a position or organization.

He was let go from his job.

to dig (a groove); to cut (a stencil, on a mimeograph)

This meaning involves making an incision or mark on a surface for functional or artistic purposes.

He dug a groove in the wood.

to trumpsee also 切り札

This usage in card games refers to using one card to beat another.

I trumped with that card.

to cut (the connection between two groups) (in go)

This is a strategic term in the game of Go, referring to separating groups of stones.

He cut the connection between the two groups.

to start a fire (with wood-wood friction or by striking a metal against stone)also written as 鑽る

This meaning involves the act of initiating combustion through friction or striking.

He started a fire by rubbing wood together.

to draw (a shape) in the air (with a sword, etc.)

This refers to the action of making a visual representation or gesture with a sword or another object.

He drew a shape in the air with his sword.

auxiliary verb; Godan verb with 'ru' ending

to finish; to completeafter the -masu stem of a verbsee also 疲れきる

This meaning indicates the act of bringing something to a conclusion or end.

He finished the project.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] cuts [Object]

He cuts fruit

[Person] hangs up [Phone]

She hangs up the phone

[Person] severs [Relationship]

The friend severs that relationship

[Person] sets [Time]

He sets a time

[Person] discounts [Charge]

The store discounts the charge

[Person] terminates [Information]

He terminates the project information

[Person] starts [Fire]

He starts a fire

[Person] shuffles [Cards]

He shuffles the cards

[Person] disconnects [Connection]

He disconnects the connection

[Person] finishes [Activity]

She finishes the activity

Generated related terms (experimental)

【きる】

To cut or slice through something, commonly used for food or objects.

I like to cut vegetables.

【たつ】

To sever or break connections, often used in the context of relationships or ties.

He severed his relationship with his friend.

【けす】

To turn off something, such as lights or electronics; to erase.

Can I turn off the TV?

【かいさんする】

To terminate a group or meeting, typically used when disbanding a team or gathering.

The meeting ended, and the participants disbanded.

【へらす】

To reduce, decrease, or diminish something; often used for quantity or size.

I am trying to lose weight.

【ころぶ】

To fall over or stumble; often used in the context of losing balance.

He tripped over the stone and fell.

【すてる】

To discard or throw away something that is no longer wanted or needed.

I decided to throw away the old clothes.

【やく】

To burn or bake, often used in the context of cooking food with an application of heat.

The smell of baking bread is wonderful.

Example sentences366 results

Cut the quartered pak-choi into, slightly wide, strips.

Tatoeba

Please hold the line so as not to lose your place in the queue.

Tatoeba

切る【きる】

Frequency rank: 1,319. (for form きる: 581.)

Alsoきる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb

to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)

This meaning refers to the physical action of dividing something with a sharp instrument or making an incision during surgery.

I cut the vegetables.

to sever (connections, ties)see also 縁を切る

This usage indicates the act of breaking relationships or associations between people or entities.

He severed his relationship with his friend.

to turn off (e.g. the light)

This meaning is used to describe the action of stopping the operation of a device or appliance, such as lights or machines.

After that, he turned off the lights.

to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to disconnectsee also 電話を切る

This refers to ending a conversation or communication, either verbally or technologically, such as hanging up the phone.

She hung up the phone.

to punch (a ticket); to tear off (a stub)

This meaning involves marking a ticket or removing a stub typically during event entry or travel.

I punched my ticket at the entrance.

to open (something sealed)

This usage implies removing the seal or barrier from an item, making it accessible.

I opened the envelope.

to start

This refers to initiating an action or process.

I started a new project.

to set (a limit); to do (something) in less or within a certain time; to issue (cheques, vouchers, etc.)

This meaning refers to establishing boundaries or deadlines for actions and can also relate to distributing official materials.

I set the budget.

to reduce; to decrease; to discountsee also 値切る

This usage involves making something less in quantity, value, or price.

I reduced the price for next month.

to shake off (water, etc.); to let drip-dry; to let drain

This refers to the action of removing excess water or moisture.

He shook off the water from the umbrella.

to cross; to traverse

This meaning indicates moving across an area or boundary.

I crossed the street.

to criticize sharply

This usage is related to expressing strong disapproval or censure towards someone or something.

He sharply criticized that decision.

to act decisively; to do (something noticeable); to go first; to make (certain facial expressions, in kabuki)

This meaning relates to taking bold actions or making prominent moves.

He acted decisively to resolve the issue.

to turn (vehicle, steering wheel, etc.)

This refers to changing direction while operating a vehicle or steering mechanism.

I turned the car to the right.

to curl (a ball); to bend; to cut

This usage describes forming something into a curve or shape.

I curled the ball.

to shuffle (cards)

This refers to mixing or rearranging cards.

I shuffled the cards.

to discard a tilemahjong

This meaning is often used in games to indicate removing a tile from play.

He discarded an unnecessary tile.

to dismiss; to sack; to let go; to expulse; to excommunicate

This refers to the act of removing someone from a position or organization.

He was let go from his job.

to dig (a groove); to cut (a stencil, on a mimeograph)

This meaning involves making an incision or mark on a surface for functional or artistic purposes.

He dug a groove in the wood.

to trumpsee also 切り札

This usage in card games refers to using one card to beat another.

I trumped with that card.

to cut (the connection between two groups) (in go)

This is a strategic term in the game of Go, referring to separating groups of stones.

He cut the connection between the two groups.

to start a fire (with wood-wood friction or by striking a metal against stone)also written as 鑽る

This meaning involves the act of initiating combustion through friction or striking.

He started a fire by rubbing wood together.

to draw (a shape) in the air (with a sword, etc.)

This refers to the action of making a visual representation or gesture with a sword or another object.

He drew a shape in the air with his sword.

auxiliary verb; Godan verb with 'ru' ending

to finish; to completeafter the -masu stem of a verbsee also 疲れきる

This meaning indicates the act of bringing something to a conclusion or end.

He finished the project.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] cuts [Object]

He cuts fruit

[Person] hangs up [Phone]

She hangs up the phone

[Person] severs [Relationship]

The friend severs that relationship

[Person] sets [Time]

He sets a time

[Person] discounts [Charge]

The store discounts the charge

[Person] terminates [Information]

He terminates the project information

[Person] starts [Fire]

He starts a fire

[Person] shuffles [Cards]

He shuffles the cards

[Person] disconnects [Connection]

He disconnects the connection

[Person] finishes [Activity]

She finishes the activity

Generated related terms (experimental)

【きる】

To cut or slice through something, commonly used for food or objects.

I like to cut vegetables.

【たつ】

To sever or break connections, often used in the context of relationships or ties.

He severed his relationship with his friend.

【けす】

To turn off something, such as lights or electronics; to erase.

Can I turn off the TV?

【かいさんする】

To terminate a group or meeting, typically used when disbanding a team or gathering.

The meeting ended, and the participants disbanded.

【へらす】

To reduce, decrease, or diminish something; often used for quantity or size.

I am trying to lose weight.

【ころぶ】

To fall over or stumble; often used in the context of losing balance.

He tripped over the stone and fell.

【すてる】

To discard or throw away something that is no longer wanted or needed.

I decided to throw away the old clothes.

【やく】

To burn or bake, often used in the context of cooking food with an application of heat.

The smell of baking bread is wonderful.

Example sentences366 results

Cut the quartered pak-choi into, slightly wide, strips.

Tatoeba

Please hold the line so as not to lose your place in the queue.

Tatoeba

切

N42

意cut; cutoff; be sharp

訓き.る、-き.る、き.り、-き.り、-ぎ.り、き.れる、-き.れる、き.れ、-き.れ、-ぎ.れ

音セツ、サイ

名きつ、きり、ぎり

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