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What is the Kanji for 'Cut'? | 切

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Cut', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Cut' is 切.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cut

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomiさい

    sai

    せつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Sword Seven

    Example Word

    切れ: piece. The Japanese noun '切れ (きれ)' means 'piece'. This word is often used to refer to a piece or slice of something, such as food or fabric. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a fragment or portion of something. For example: a piece of cake「ケーキの切れ」(ケーキのきれ). a piece of cloth「布の切れ」(ぬののきれ). It's important to note that '切れ' can also be used in compound words, such as '紙切れ (かみきれ)' (piece of paper) or '肉切れ (にくきれ)' (piece of meat).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    123

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sword

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seven

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Steal

Words Using

This kanji is used in 28 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 刀 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

    kanji

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, First

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ticket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boundary, Vicinity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kidnap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seduce, Summon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 切 mean?

切 means 'Cut'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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