Translation and Meaning of: 切る - kiru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 切る (kiru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kiru
Kana: きる
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: cut; sting; grind; carve; sawing; to trim; shear; to slice; to peel; to tear down; cut down; to punch; separate (connections); pause; interrupt; disconnect; to switch off; turn off the phone; cross (a street); give discount; sell below cost; shake (water) off.
Meaning in English: to cut;to chop;to hash;to carve;to saw;to clip;to shear;to slice;to strip;to fell;to cut down;to punch;to sever (connections);to pause;to break off;to disconnect;to turn off;to hang up;to cross (a street);to discount;to sell below cost;to shake (water) of
Definition: To separate things with a knife, scissors, etc.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (切る) kiru
切る is a Japanese word that means "cut". Its etymology comes from the verb 切る (kiru) which means "to cut" or "to divide". The word is composed of two kanji, 切 (kiri) which means "to cut" and る (ru) which is a verbal particle.切る is a transitive verb, that is, it needs an object to be used. It is a very common word in the Japanese language and is used in many situations, from cutting food to cutting off personal relationships.How to Write in Japanese - (切る) kiru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (切る) kiru:
Verbal conjugation of 切る
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 切る (kiru)
- 切る - Form dictionary
- 切りました - past
- 切りたい - conditional
- 切れる - Passive form
- 切って - Imperative form
Synonyms and Similar - (切る) kiru
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
切断する; 切り取る; 切り開く; 切り裂く; 切り離す; 切り捨てる; 断ち切る; 切り込む; 切り崩す; 切り倒す
Words containing: 切る
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: よこぎる
Romaji: yokogiru
Translation / Meaning:
cross (e.g. weapons); pass through
Kana: はりきる
Romaji: harikiru
Translation / Meaning:
be in a good mood; to be full of vigor; be excited; be anxious; stretch to the breaking point
Kana: できる
Romaji: dekiru
Translation / Meaning:
be out of; no longer have at hand
Kana: しめきる
Romaji: shimekiru
Translation / Meaning:
to shut up
Kana: しきる
Romaji: shikiru
Translation / Meaning:
Partition; to divide; to mark; settle accounts; touch the mark
Kana: くぎる
Romaji: kugiru
Translation / Meaning:
to score; cut; to mark; to stop; to end
Kana: かみきる
Romaji: kamikiru
Translation / Meaning:
to bite; gnaw
Kana: おしきる
Romaji: oshikiru
Translation / Meaning:
have your own way
Kana: うらぎる
Romaji: uragiru
Translation / Meaning:
betray; turn traitor; cheat twice
Kana: うちきる
Romaji: uchikiru
Translation / Meaning:
to stop; abort; interrupt; to close
Words with the same pronunciation: きる kiru
Example Sentences - (切る) kiru
Below are some example sentences:
このドラマは予定より早く打ち切ることになりました。
Kono dorama wa yotei yori hayaku uchikiru koto ni narimashita
This drama was discontinued earlier than planned.
- この - This
- ドラマ - drama
- は - topic particle
- 予定 - plan, schedule
- より - than
- 早く - early, sooner
- 打ち切る - cancel, terminate
- こと - thing
- に - target indicator particle
- なりました - has became
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "cut; sting; grind; carve; sawing; to trim; shear; to slice; to peel; to tear down; cut down; to punch; separate (connections); pause; interrupt; disconnect; to switch off; turn off the phone; cross (a street); give discount; sell below cost; shake (water) off." é "(切る) kiru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
