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切りつける (きりつける) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
ichidan verb, transitive verb
slash at ; cut at ; strike with a blade
Describes a swinging or thrusting motion with a sharp weapon, typically a sword or knife, aimed at a person or object. Often used in contexts of attack or combat.
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The scene where the samurai slashes at the enemy with his sword was striking.
Written forms 切き りつける Usage 49%
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling; the most common written form.
斬き りつける Usage 49%
Uses the kanji 斬, which specifically means 'to slash/cut with a blade', emphasizing the violent or sword-like action.
切き り 付つ ける Usage 2%
Alternative kanji spelling using 付ける; less common but still encountered.
斬き り 付つ ける
Combines 斬 and 付ける; rare and somewhat redundant, but occasionally seen.
切きり 付つ ける
Abbreviated kanji spelling; rare and may be considered non-standard.
Kanji 付 adhere, attach, refer to Similar words 切き る 切る is the general verb for 'to cut', while 切りつける specifically means 'to cut at' or 'to slash at', implying a directed, often aggressive action toward a target.
斬き る 斬る also means 'to cut' but is specifically used for cutting with a blade, especially in a violent or samurai context. 切りつける adds the nuance of striking or slashing at someone or something.
Etymology Compound of 切り (continuative form of 切る, 'to cut') + 付ける ('to attach, apply'). The combination yields the meaning 'to apply a cutting action to', i.e., 'to slash at'.
