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N4 · 4 strokes · — · Irodori #309 · Elementary 2 L4
切
be sharp, cut, cutoff
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Readings
- On’yomi
- サイ、セツ
- Kun’yomi
- -き・り、-き・る、-き・れ、-き・れる、-ぎ・り、-ぎ・れ、き・り、き・る、き・れ、き・れる
Example words
切り
きり
end; finish
切
せつ
eager; earnest
切符
きっぷ
ticket
切手
きって
stamp (postage)
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A compact 4-stroke character meaning "be sharp" — trace the strokes while picturing the concept.
Components
Remember "be sharp" (切) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
切る (きる) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 切る (きる) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: -き・り、-き・る、-き・れ、-き・れる、-ぎ・り、-ぎ・れ、き・り、き・る、き・れ、き・れる — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: サイ、セツ — common in compound words (熟語).