Word details

腹を切る

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

Dictionary

Entry

腹を切るはらをきるExpressionGodan verbFreq #26730
1

to commit seppuku; to commit harakiri

2

Idiomatic expression

to take responsibility (and resign)

3

Idiomatic expression; Archaic

to laugh until one splits one's side

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

abdomen, belly, stomach

13 strokesFrequency 1,286JLPT N2Grade 6

On

フク

Kun

はら

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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