Kanji
Readingきり
Frequencyless than 1%
Used in (9 in total)
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
cutting a person down (without a second thought); sacrificing; throwing to the wolves; omission; rounding down (e.g. fractions); truncation
cutting; tearing off; cutting (for a railroad, highway, etc.); cut; robbery with assault; burglary
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
right of samurai to kill commoners for perceived affronts (Edo period)
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
to cut open (a tied bundle); to release (prisoners)