Lingaku斬る【きる】
Frequency rank: 1,317. (for form きる: 581.)
Alsoきる
- to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This usage refers to the act of using a sharp object to take a life, often associated with combat or violent situations.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Weapon] slices [Person]
[Person] slices [Object] to [State]
Generated related terms (experimental)
きる斬る【きる】
To kill (a human) using a blade or to slice something off; often associated with a sword or knife.
きる切る【きる】
To cut or slice something, generally using a knife or similar tool; broader meaning than "斬る".
さす刺す【さす】
To stab or pierce with a pointed object; often a different action than cutting or slicing.
ざんしん斬新【ざんしん】
Refers to something innovative or cutting-edge; not directly related to killing but shares the same root "斬".