刻
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 刻
1
Historical term
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac)
2
刻 only
carving; engraving; cutting; mincing
3
剋 only
victory
4
strictness; cruelty
Kanji in this Word
刻
8 strokes
Frequency: 866
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
engrave
cut fine
chop
hash
mince
time
carving
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きざ.む
きざ.み
剋
9 strokes
Meanings
victory
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かつ
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