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Definition and meaning of 切れ - きれ in Japanese

きれ切れ
kire

N4

1.sharpness

Noun

この包丁は切れが良いな。
This kitchen knife cuts well.
きれきれ
kire

N4

1.a cut of cloth

Noun

余ったきれで人形を作りましょう。
Let's make a doll from the excess cloth.
きれい
kirei

N4

1.beautiful, nice

Adjectival Noun

このシャツは きれいです。
This shirt is nice.
きれる切れる
kireru

N4

1.be cut off

ichidan verb / intransitive verb

でんせんが切れた。
The wire is cut off.
2.expire, run out

ichidan verb / intransitive verb

さとうが切れました。
The sugar has run out.
きれい綺麗
kirei

N4

1.attractive or pleasing to the eye.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

彼女の笑顔はとても綺麗です。
Her smile is very pretty.
この花は本当に綺麗ですね。
This flower is really beautiful, isn't it?
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2.orderly and free from dirt or clutter.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

彼女の部屋はいつも綺麗で、片付けが上手です。
Her room is always clean and tidy, she is good at organizing.
この湖の水は綺麗で、泳ぐのが気持ちいいです。
The water in this lake is clear and clean, it feels great to swim in.
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3.completely clean or beautiful.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

彼女の笑顔は綺麗だ。
Her smile is beautiful.
この景色は綺麗だね。
This scenery is beautiful, isn't it?
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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切れ きれ
きれ きれ
きれい
切れる きれる
綺麗 きれい

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