noun
- end, finish, stop.
- bounds, limits.
- delivery date (of a futures contract). Esp. 限り,限.
- finale (of a noh song), end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki), final performance of the day (in vaudeville).
suffix, counter
- counter for slices (esp. thick slices), counter for cuts (e.g. fish, meat).
particle
Usually written with kana alone.- only, just. Senses 6-8 are sometimes pronounced ぎり, esp. in old-fashioned speech.
- since, after. Usu. in a negative sentence.
- remaining (in a particular state).
Variations
Pronunciation |
Kanji |
Kana |
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切り
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きり
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✔
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限り
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きり
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切
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きり
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限
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きり
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Contained Kanji Breakdown
cut, cutoff, be sharp
き.る セツ サイ (2nd, N4)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)