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たいせつ
大切
'na' adjective, noun
1. important; necessary; indispensable
2. beloved; precious; dear; cherished; valuable
せっぷく
切腹
noun, 'suru' verb
ritual suicide; disembowelment; seppuku; harakiri
いっさい
一切
noun, 'no' adjective, noun (suffix)
1. all; everything; the whole; lock, stock, and barrel
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi)
2. absolutely not (with negative); without exception; entirely not
き
切
る
suffix, 'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)
2. to sever (connections, ties)  (see also: 縁を切る)
うらぎ
裏切
る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
ふみきり
踏切
Most common form: 踏切り
noun
1. railway crossing; railroad crossing; train crossing; level crossing
2. starting line; scratch
きれて
切手
Most common form: 切れ手
noun
man of ability
こだいぎれ
古代切
noun
ancient cloth fragment
おおぎり
大切
noun
1. large cut (e.g. of meat)  (this meaning is restricted to form 大切り, 大切)
2. last piece of the day's programme; last act of a play; comic dialogue as the last item in vaudeville, music hall, etc.
こぎって
小切手
noun
cheque; check
きって
切手
noun
stamp (postage); merchandise certificate

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The Kanji: 切 (Setsu / Sai / Ki)

The kanji 切 means "to cut," "urgent," or "to run out." It combines 七 (seven) with 刀 (knife), originally depicting cutting with a blade. This character represents both physical separation and emotional intensity.

Common Words & Example Sentences

1. 切る (kiru) - To cut

  • 紙をはさみで切る。

  • "Cut paper with scissors."

2. 大切 (taisetsu) - Important

  • 家族は大切だ。

  • "Family is important."

3. 切手 (kitte) - Postage stamp

  • 手紙に切手を貼る。

  • "Attach a stamp to the letter."

4. 親切 (shinsetsu) - Kindness

  • 親切な人に助けられた。

  • "I was helped by a kind person."

In summary, 切 describes separation (切る), value (大切), postal items (切手), and compassionate acts (親切). It connects physical cutting with emotional significance in Japanese.


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