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縁を切る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 縁を切る

えんをきる
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #17137
1

to sever relations (with someone; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)

Examples
ああいう男とは縁を切れ
Break up with a guy like that.

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 1291
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

affinity
relation
connection
edge
border
verge
brink

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
-ネン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふち
ふち.どる
ゆかり
よすが
へり
えにし
4 strokes
Frequency: 324
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

cut
cutoff
be sharp

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.る
-き.る
き.り
-き.り
-ぎ.り
き.れる
-き.れる
き.れ
-き.れ
-ぎ.れ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きつ
きり
ぎり
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