Word details

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 刻

Dictionary

Entry

Noun
Freq #11023
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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
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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