切る【きる】
Frequency rank: 1,319. (for form きる: 581.)
- to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)
- to sever (connections, ties)see also 縁を切る
- to turn off (e.g. the light)
- to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to disconnectsee also 電話を切る
- 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 値切る
- 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 切り札
- 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 疲れきる
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
auxiliary verb; Godan verb with 'ru' ending
Forms
- 切る【きる】Frequency rank: 1,319.
- きるFrequency rank: 581.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] severs [Relationship]
[Person] discounts [Charge]
[Person] terminates [Information]
[Person] disconnects [Connection]
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.
Please turn off the computer when you finish studying.
This refers to ending a conversation or communication, either verbally or technologically, such as hanging up the phone.
She hung up the phone.
He abruptly terminated the conversation.
This meaning involves marking a ticket or removing a stub typically during event entry or travel.
At the stadium, the stub of the entrance ticket was torn off.
This usage implies removing the seal or barrier from an item, making it accessible.
This refers to initiating an action or process.
I started a new project.
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)
きる切るきごう(きるきごう)to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)きる切るときにちゅうい注意するto be careful when cuttingでんげんをきる電源を切るto turn off the powerでんわをきる電話を切るto hang up the phoneきりはなす切り離すto sever (connections, ties)しょくざい食材をきる切るto cut ingredientsいけん意見をきる切るto criticize sharplyげんかい限界をきる切るto set a limitみずをきる水を切るto shake off waterたんしゅく短縮してきる切るto reduce or shortenやく焼くひ火をきる切るto start a fireかあどカードをきる切るto shuffle cardsとめる止めることをきる切るto terminate the conversationかた肩をきる切るto let go or dismiss (someone from a position)ほうちょう包丁できる切るto cut with a knifeどうろ道路をきる切るto cross (the road)じかん時間をきる切るto do something within a certain timeかんけつ完結させてきる切るto finish or complete something
Generated related terms (experimental)
きる切る【きる】
To cut or slice through something, commonly used for food or objects.
たつ断つ【たつ】
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.
へらす減らす【へらす】
To reduce, decrease, or diminish something; often used for quantity or size.
ころぶ転ぶ【ころぶ】
To fall over or stumble; often used in the context of losing balance.
すてる捨てる【すてる】
To discard or throw away something that is no longer wanted or needed.
Example sentences
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Cut the quartered pak-choi into, slightly wide, strips.
Please hold the line so as not to lose your place in the queue.
3. If you do phone then hang up immediately, without following any instructions given.
That's me - the coward unable to screw up his courage and find out the truth.
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.
For good or ill, there is no way but this to tide over the difficulty.
I called Susan to apologize to her, but she hung up on me.