noun

  1. end, finish, stop.
  2. bounds, limits.
  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

  1. counter for slices (esp. thick slices), counter for cuts (e.g. fish, meat).

particle

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. only, just. Senses 6-8 are sometimes pronounced ぎり, esp. in old-fashioned speech.
  2. since, after. Usu. in a negative sentence.
  3. remaining (in a particular state).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
切り きり
 
限り きり
きり
きり

Contained Kanji Breakdown

cut, cutoff, be sharp
き.る セツ サイ (2nd, N4)
seven
なな シチ なの (1st, N5)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)