This is the kanji means to cut, break off, or run out of. This makes sense considering the radical on the right side is katana ().

on readings:
  • setsu
  • sai
kun readings:
  • ki
examples:
ashikiri test to eliminate weak candidates
goshinsetsu kind
hitokire slice, piece
ishikiri stonecutting, quarrying
kashikiri reservations, booking
kippu ticket
kippu uriba ticket office
kiriage conclusion, rounding up, revaluation
kirikae renewal, changeover
kirisage reduciton, devaluation
kitte (postage) stamp
kogitte (bank) check
negiru haggle over the price, bargain
seppuku ritual suicide by disembowelment
shinsetsu kind
taisetsu important
tekisetsu pertinent, appropriate

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Last Alteration Performed: 1 February 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.