Meaning

Primary

To Cut

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means cut, and the verb form of that is to cut.

Reading

きる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

When you think to cut something, what do you think about cutting? One thing is cutting down a tree, which is also known as , or . You きる a .

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • スイッチを切る

    to turn off the switch

    木を切る

    to cut down a tree

    でんわを切る

    to hang up the phone

Context Sentences

マンゴーはナイフで切る。

You cut mangos with a knife.

あの大きい木、チェーンソーで切ったんですか?

Did you cut that big tree with a chainsaw?

犬の毛を切ったら牛みたいになっちゃった。

I cut my dog's fur, and now it looks like a cow.

Kanji Composition