Definition of 切り (きり)
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切り
きり
kiri
Common word
noun
1.
end, finish, stop
3.
delivery date (of a futures contract)(esp. 限り,限)
4.
finale (of a noh song), end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki), final performance of the day (in vaudeville)
suffix, counter
5.
counter for slices (esp. thick slices), counter for cuts (e.g. fish, meat)
particle
6.
only, just(usually kana)(senses 6-8 are sometimes pronounced ぎり, esp. in old-fashioned speech)
See also:っ切り (っきり)
7.
since, after(usually kana)(usu. in a negative sentence)
8.
remaining (in a particular state)(usually kana)
Other readings:
限り【きり】
、切【きり】[1]
、限【きり】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
| 切 | cut, cutoff, be sharp |
| 限 | limit, restrict, to best of ability |