刻む | Japanese meaning

刻む【きざむ】

Frequency rank: 2,174. – 2,175.

Alsoきざむ

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

to mince; to cut fine; to chop up; to hash; to shred

This meaning refers to the action of cutting food into small pieces, often in preparation for cooking or serving.

I chopped the vegetables to make a salad.

to carve; to engrave; to chisel; to notch

This meaning involves making a mark or design on a hard surface, usually for artistic or commemorative purposes.

I carved my name into the tree in the forest.

to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to record the passing moments

This meaning describes the gradual passing of time, often in a rhythmic manner, similar to a clock ticking or music.

I heard the quiet sound of the clock ticking.

to etch (into one's mind); to remember distinctlyas 心に刻む, etc.see also 心に刻む

This meaning refers to the act of creating a lasting impression or memory of something significant.

Her smile was etched in my heart.

to have tattooedarchaism

This meaning pertains to the act of getting a tattoo on the skin, which is a form of body art and can represent various personal meanings or designs.

He had a dragon tattooed on his hand.

to tormentarchaism

This meaning involves causing someone distress or suffering, either physically or emotionally.

His words tormented me deeply.

Example sentences27 results

The lovers engraved the oak tree with their initials.

Tatoeba

He cut up the meat and weighed it.

Tatoeba

刻む【きざむ】

Frequency rank: 2,174. – 2,175.

Alsoきざむ

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

to mince; to cut fine; to chop up; to hash; to shred

This meaning refers to the action of cutting food into small pieces, often in preparation for cooking or serving.

I chopped the vegetables to make a salad.

to carve; to engrave; to chisel; to notch

This meaning involves making a mark or design on a hard surface, usually for artistic or commemorative purposes.

I carved my name into the tree in the forest.

to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to record the passing moments

This meaning describes the gradual passing of time, often in a rhythmic manner, similar to a clock ticking or music.

I heard the quiet sound of the clock ticking.

to etch (into one's mind); to remember distinctlyas 心に刻む, etc.see also 心に刻む

This meaning refers to the act of creating a lasting impression or memory of something significant.

Her smile was etched in my heart.

to have tattooedarchaism

This meaning pertains to the act of getting a tattoo on the skin, which is a form of body art and can represent various personal meanings or designs.

He had a dragon tattooed on his hand.

to tormentarchaism

This meaning involves causing someone distress or suffering, either physically or emotionally.

His words tormented me deeply.

Example sentences27 results

The lovers engraved the oak tree with their initials.

Tatoeba

He cut up the meat and weighed it.

Tatoeba

刻

N36

意engrave; cut fine; chop; hash; mince; time; carving

訓きざ.む、きざ.み

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刻む【きざむ】

Frequency rank: 2,174. – 2,175.

Alsoきざむ

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

to mince; to cut fine; to chop up; to hash; to shred

This meaning refers to the action of cutting food into small pieces, often in preparation for cooking or serving.

I chopped the vegetables to make a salad.

to carve; to engrave; to chisel; to notch

This meaning involves making a mark or design on a hard surface, usually for artistic or commemorative purposes.

I carved my name into the tree in the forest.

to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to record the passing moments

This meaning describes the gradual passing of time, often in a rhythmic manner, similar to a clock ticking or music.

I heard the quiet sound of the clock ticking.

to etch (into one's mind); to remember distinctlyas 心に刻む, etc.see also 心に刻む

This meaning refers to the act of creating a lasting impression or memory of something significant.

Her smile was etched in my heart.

to have tattooedarchaism

This meaning pertains to the act of getting a tattoo on the skin, which is a form of body art and can represent various personal meanings or designs.

He had a dragon tattooed on his hand.

to tormentarchaism

This meaning involves causing someone distress or suffering, either physically or emotionally.

His words tormented me deeply.

Example sentences27 results

The lovers engraved the oak tree with their initials.

Tatoeba

He cut up the meat and weighed it.

Tatoeba

刻む【きざむ】

Frequency rank: 2,174. – 2,175.

Alsoきざむ

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

to mince; to cut fine; to chop up; to hash; to shred

This meaning refers to the action of cutting food into small pieces, often in preparation for cooking or serving.

I chopped the vegetables to make a salad.

to carve; to engrave; to chisel; to notch

This meaning involves making a mark or design on a hard surface, usually for artistic or commemorative purposes.

I carved my name into the tree in the forest.

to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to record the passing moments

This meaning describes the gradual passing of time, often in a rhythmic manner, similar to a clock ticking or music.

I heard the quiet sound of the clock ticking.

to etch (into one's mind); to remember distinctlyas 心に刻む, etc.see also 心に刻む

This meaning refers to the act of creating a lasting impression or memory of something significant.

Her smile was etched in my heart.

to have tattooedarchaism

This meaning pertains to the act of getting a tattoo on the skin, which is a form of body art and can represent various personal meanings or designs.

He had a dragon tattooed on his hand.

to tormentarchaism

This meaning involves causing someone distress or suffering, either physically or emotionally.

His words tormented me deeply.

Example sentences27 results

The lovers engraved the oak tree with their initials.

Tatoeba

He cut up the meat and weighed it.

Tatoeba

刻

N36

意engrave; cut fine; chop; hash; mince; time; carving

訓きざ.む、きざ.み

音コク

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