切 — Cut
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If someone is making a big (大) cut (切) it's probably very important.
Cut (切), expressed as a verb, to cut.
A small piece of paper you cut (切) by hand (手) to put on mail is a postage stamp.
A parent (親) will cut (切) away their own needs out of pure kindness for their child.
Something that has been cut (切) off is a piece or slice.
If a knife can cut (切) effortlessly, it is said to be sharp.
Frequently Asked Questions About 切 (Cut)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 切 (Cut)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 切 ("Cut", read as せつ) is: Evil kimono (き) warrior, just made a second tsunami (せつ) wave with a simple cut. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 切 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 切 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 切 means "Cut". Its primary reading is せつ (On'yomi: せつ; Kun'yomi: き). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 切?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 切 include: 大切 (たいせつ - important), 切る (きる - to cut), 切手 (きって - postage stamp), 親切 (しんせつ - kindness).
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