Vocabulary

What does 切れ目 (きれめ, kireme) mean?

切れ目 (きれめ, kireme) means break, gap, cut-off point.

Quick facts
Readingきれめ
Romajikireme
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
きれめ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkireme

break, gap, cut-off point

  1. 1noun gap; break; rift
  2. 2noun pause; interval; interruption
  3. 3noun cut; incision; notch
  4. 4noun end

Example sentences

  • I asked my question during a pause in the conversation.

  • Make a cut in the fabric before sewing.

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