Word details

縁を切る

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

Dictionary

Entry

縁を切るえんをきるExpressionGodan verbFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink

15 strokesFrequency 1,291JLPT N1Grade 8

On

エン-ネン

Kun

ふちふち.どるゆかりよすがへりえにし

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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