- to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)
- to sever (connections, ties)see also
- to turn off (e.g. the light)
- to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to disconnectsee also
- to punch (a ticket); to tear off (a stub)
- to open (something sealed)
- to start
- to set (a limit); to do (something) in less or within a certain time; to issue (cheques, vouchers, etc.)
- to reduce; to decrease; to discountsee also
- to shake off (water, etc.); to let drip-dry; to let drain
- to cross; to traverse
- to criticize sharply
- to act decisively; to do (something noticeable); to go first; to make (certain facial expressions, in kabuki)
- to turn (vehicle, steering wheel, etc.)
- to curl (a ball); to bend; to cut
- to shuffle (cards)
- to discard a tilemahjong
- to dismiss; to sack; to let go; to expulse; to excommunicate
- to dig (a groove); to cut (a stencil, on a mimeograph)
- to trumpsee also
- to cut (the connection between two groups) (in go)
- to start a fire (with wood-wood friction or by striking a metal against stone)also written as 鑽る
- to draw (a shape) in the air (with a sword, etc.)
- to finish; to completeafter the -masu stem of a verbsee also
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
auxiliary verb; Godan verb with 'ru' ending
Generated word frames (experimental)
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)
- to sever (connections, ties)
- to turn off (e.g. the light)
- to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to disconnect
- to punch (a ticket); to tear off (a stub)
- to open (something sealed)
- to start
- to set (a limit); to do (something) in less or within a certain time; to issue (cheques, vouchers, etc.)
- to reduce; to decrease; to discount
- to shake off (water, etc.); to let drip-dry; to let drain
- to cross; to traverse
- to criticize sharply
- to act decisively; to do (something noticeable); to go first; to make (certain facial expressions, in kabuki)
- to turn (vehicle, steering wheel, etc.)
- to curl (a ball); to bend; to cut
- to shuffle (cards)
- to discard a tile
- to dismiss; to sack; to let go; to expulse; to excommunicate
- to dig (a groove); to cut (a stencil, on a mimeograph)
- to trump
- to cut (the connection between two groups) (in go)
- to start a fire (with wood-wood friction or by striking a metal against stone)
- to draw (a shape) in the air (with a sword, etc.)
- to finish; to complete
This meaning refers to the physical action of dividing something with a sharp instrument or making an incision during surgery.
This usage indicates the act of breaking relationships or associations between people or entities.
This meaning is used to describe the action of stopping the operation of a device or appliance, such as lights or machines.
This refers to ending a conversation or communication, either verbally or technologically, such as hanging up the phone.
This meaning involves marking a ticket or removing a stub typically during event entry or travel.
This usage implies removing the seal or barrier from an item, making it accessible.
This refers to initiating an action or process.
This meaning refers to establishing boundaries or deadlines for actions and can also relate to distributing official materials.
This usage involves making something less in quantity, value, or price.
This refers to the action of removing excess water or moisture.
This meaning indicates moving across an area or boundary.
This usage is related to expressing strong disapproval or censure towards someone or something.
This meaning relates to taking bold actions or making prominent moves.
This refers to changing direction while operating a vehicle or steering mechanism.
This usage describes forming something into a curve or shape.
This refers to mixing or rearranging cards.
This meaning is often used in games to indicate removing a tile from play.
This refers to the act of removing someone from a position or organization.
This meaning involves making an incision or mark on a surface for functional or artistic purposes.
This usage in card games refers to using one card to beat another.
This is a strategic term in the game of Go, referring to separating groups of stones.
This meaning involves the act of initiating combustion through friction or striking.
This refers to the action of making a visual representation or gesture with a sword or another object.
This meaning indicates the act of bringing something to a conclusion or end.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)to be careful when cuttingto turn off the powerto hang up the phoneto sever (connections, ties)to cut ingredientsto criticize sharplyto set a limitto shake off waterto reduce or shortento start a fireto shuffle cardsto terminate the conversationto let go or dismiss (someone from a position)to cut with a knifeto cross (the road)to do something within a certain timeto finish or complete something
Generated related terms (experimental)
To cut or slice through something, commonly used for food or objects.
To sever or break connections, often used in the context of relationships or ties.
To terminate a group or meeting, typically used when disbanding a team or gathering.
To reduce, decrease, or diminish something; often used for quantity or size.
To fall over or stumble; often used in the context of losing balance.
To discard or throw away something that is no longer wanted or needed.
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3. If you do phone then hang up immediately, without following any instructions given.
Here we have assembled only athletes who have broken 10 minutes but, as you can see, Hirayama's record is the slowest of the five people.
It is important that a lawyer should leave no stone unturned even on minor points and harp on the same subject to achieve a break through in an impasse.