173.切


1. Meaning and Reading

  • cut, sharp
  • Onyomi : せつ, さい
  • Kunyomi :

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 刀 : knife
  • 七 : seven times, many times

Swinging a blade (刀) seven times (七) to cut something apart, symbolizing ‘to cut’ or ‘to sever’.

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3. Example Words

切る きる
cut

Cut the paper.

親切 しんせつ
kindness

He is very kind.

一切 いっさい
entirely, all

I take no responsibility whatsoever.