Definition of 切れ味 (きれあじ)

あじ

切れ味

きれあじ

kireaji

noun
1.
sharpness, cutting ability
2.
quickness (of wit), incisiveness, technical proficiency, skill
3.
peppiness (of a ball)(in ball sports)
Other readings:
斬れ味【きれあじ】
切味【きれあじ】[1]
斬味【きれあじ】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage
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cut, cutoff, be sharp
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