きり

切 り

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    end, finish, place to stop
    word usually written using kana alone

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    bound, limit, end
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    delivery date (of a futures contract)

  4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    finale (of a noh song), end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki), final performance of the day (in vaudeville)

  5. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    trump card

  6. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    king (court card; in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)

  7. counter

    counter for slices (esp. thick slices), counter for cuts (of fish, meat, etc.)

    • 彼はそこに行ったきり２度と帰ってこなかった。
      He went there, never to return.

  8. particle

    only, just
    sometimes pronounced ぎり
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼は３８歳なのに両親に頼りきりです。
      Though 38, he is still dependent on his parents.

  9. particle

    (ever) since, after
    usu. in a negative sentence; sometimes pronounced ぎり
    word usually written using kana alone

  10. particle

    continuously, remaining (in a particular state)
    sometimes pronounced ぎり
    word usually written using kana alone