ε
Cut
γ(γ) (kiru), γ(γγ) (kireru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The expression ε£²γεγ (urikire), meaning 'sold out,' uses this kanji. The idea is that the store's stock has been completely 'cut off' or exhausted.
Memory Trick
Imagine slicing a piece of paper cleanly with scissors. That cutting action helps you remember ε means 'cut.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ»γ (setsu), γ΅γ€ (sai)
Kunyomi: γ(γ) (kiru), γ(γγ) (kireru)
Example Words
εγ
γγ (kiru)
To cut
θ¦ͺε
γγγγ€ (shinsetsu)
Kindness
ε£²γεγ
γγγγ (urikire)
Sold out
倧ε
γγγγ€ (taisetsu)
Important, precious
Example Sentence
γ―γγΏγ§ η΄γ εγγΎγγ
γ―γγΏγ§ γγΏγ γγγΎγγ
hasami de kami o kirimasu
I cut paper with scissors.