# 切

> 切: cut, sever, sharp, end, steep, off

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- **On'yomi readings**: セツ, サイ
- **Kun'yomi readings**: き.る, き.れる, きっ.
- **Meanings**: cut, sever, sharp, end, steep, off

## Notes

This kanji represents the action of cutting. It is common in compounds like taisetsu for important or kiru for to cut. It is a JLPT N4 level character. The shape depicts a sword used to divide objects. Note that it serves as a phonetic component in many other kanji.