JLPT N4

be sharp; cut

Item 25 of 204 | 4 strokes | Radical: 七 (seven), 刀 (knife)

Readings

On'yomiサイ、セツ
Kun'yomiき・る、き・れる

Mnemonic

CUT - seven strokes of a knife, precise cutting.

Example Words

切る (きる) to cut | to turn off (e.g. the light)
切手 (きって) stamp (postage)
切符 (きっぷ) ticket
大切 (たいせつ) important; necessary
親切 (しんせつ) kindness; gentleness