Kanji #189 ／ 切

< TYPE >
Kanji / ka i - sho style

< READING >
The japanese reading : se tsu, sa i
The sound reading : ki ( ru )

< MEANING >
cut, cut with a knife, cut off, polish, press, approach, frequently, earnestly, be reliable, important, faithfulness, all

< ORIGIN >
「七」＋「刀」
七 : A sound called ''se tsu''., cut, cut off
刀 : sword, knife
cut off with a sword ( or knife )

< USE >
切開 [se - kka i] : incision
切迫 [se - ppa ku] : pressure
切望 [se tsu - bo u] : earnest desire
一切 [i - ssa i] : all

example) 彼は親切な人です。 [ ka re - wa - si n - se tsu - na - hi to - de su. ] He is a kind person.


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I introduce ''切'' on this time.

When we cut something using scissors or a knife, we often use this kanji.

I introduce ''刈'' on the next time.


Thank you.
See you next time.

All of us are pieces of peace.