切 means “cut”

きる · kiru

Also: cutoff, be sharp

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

きる, きり, きれる, きれ

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

セツ, サイ

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 2 · 4 strokes

The story

A blade meets its mark in two swift strokes: 切 is the foundation of Japanese knife work. A sushi chef's knife cuts so precisely that fish cells stay intact, preserving texture and taste.

Used in 大切 (taisetsu, important) and 切る (kiru, to cut)

Words with 切

• 大切 (たいせつ, taisetsu): important / precious
• 大切 (たいせつ, taisetsu): important / precious
• 親切 (しんせつ, shinsetsu): kind / friendly

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