Explanation

to be cut; to be torn; to break; to snap; to wear out

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Example Sentences

• この包丁はよく切れる

  This kitchen knife cuts well.

  このほうちょうはよくきれる

  kono houchou wa yoku kireru

  Pronunciation

• 紙が切れる音が聞こえる

  I can hear the sound of paper being cut.

  かみがきれるおとがきこえる

  kami ga kireru oto ga kikoeru

  Pronunciation

• 彼の靴はすぐに切れる

  His shoes wear out quickly.

  かれのくつはすぐにきれる

  kare no kutsu wa sugu ni kireru

  Pronunciation

• この鉛筆はもう切れましたか

  Is this pencil already used up?

  このえんぴつはもうきれましたか

  kono enpitsu wa mou kiremashita ka

  Pronunciation

• 人間は限界を持っていて、精神的にも切れることがある

  Humans have their limits, and they can also mentally break.

  にんげんはげんかいをもっていて、せいしんてきにもきれることがある

  ningen wa genkai o motte ite, seishinteki ni mo kireru koto ga aru

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Pay attention to the conjugation of 'kireru' as it is a godan verb.
• 'Kireru' is commonly used when something is physically cut, torn or broken.
• It is important to remember this word for JLPT N3, so practice using it in various contexts.
• 'Kireru' can also be used metaphorically to represent someone's physical or mental state.
• Explore using 'kireru' with related words to expand vocabulary and understanding.

Related Words

• * 断裂Pronunciation
• * 破れるPronunciation
• * 折れるPronunciation
• * 壊れるPronunciation
• * 摩耗Pronunciation