Vocabulary
What does 切る (きる, kiru) mean?
切る (きる, kiru) means to cut.
| Reading | きる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | kiru |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N5 |
切るきる
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkiru
to cut
GenkiGenki 8
- 1godan verb · transitive to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)
- 2godan verb · transitive to sever (connections, ties)
- 3godan verb · transitive to turn off (e.g. the light)
- 4godan verb · transitive to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to disconnect
- 5godan verb · transitive to punch (a ticket); to tear off (a stub)
Example sentences
紙を半分に切ります。
I cut the paper in half.
ナイフでパンを切ります。
I cut the bread with a knife.