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JLPT N5 Beginner

切る

To cut physically, sever connections, or complete an action entirely.

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Other forms

切ります polite form
切らない plain negative
切って te-form
切った plain past
切れる potential/intransitive form
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To cut" (physically)

Describes the act of separating, dividing, or severing a physical object using a blade or sharp edge.

Example

夕食 の ため に 、 野菜 を 切って います 。

I'm cutting vegetables for dinner.

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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To sever / disconnect

Refers to breaking a connection, stopping a flow, or terminating a relationship or interaction.

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3 Suffix

(As a Suffix) "To do completely"

Attaches to the stem of another verb to emphasize that an action has been performed to the absolute limit or completion.

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To cut physically, sever connections, or complete an action entirely.
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