Word details
切れ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 切れ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Common noun
piece; slice; strip; scrap
2
Common noun; Also written as 布, 裂
cloth
Examples
切れはずたずたに切り裂かれた。
The cloth was torn to shreds.
3
Common noun
sharpness
Examples
昔のような身体の切れを取り戻したい。
I wish I could get back the tone and nimbleness I once had.
4
Common noun
agility
Examples
肉は何切れにしましょうか。
How many slices of meat would you like?
5
Counter
counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
切
cut, cutoff, be sharp
4 strokesFrequency 324JLPT N3Grade 2
On
セツサイ
Kun
き.る-き.るき.り-き.り-ぎ.りき.れる-き.れるき.れ-き.れ-ぎ.れ
Nanori
きつきりぎり
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