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What does 切れ味 (きれあじ, kireaji) mean?

切れ味 (きれあじ, kireaji) means sharpness; cutting ability.

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Readingきれあじ
Romajikireaji
Part of speechnoun
きれあじ
kireaji

sharpness; cutting ability

  1. 1noun sharpness; cutting ability
  2. 2noun quickness (of wit); incisiveness; technical proficiency
  3. 3noun peppiness (of a ball)

Also written: 斬れ味、切味、斬味

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