noun
cut end; section; opening; slit
Refers to the surface or shape exposed by cutting, or an opening made by cutting. Used for physical objects like vegetables, wounds, or packaging.
野菜の切り口が変色していた。
The cut surface of the vegetable had discolored.
箱の切り口から中身が見えた。
I could see the contents through the slit in the box.
noun
point of view; perspective; new approach
Only when written 切り口 / 切口
Figurative use: a fresh angle, viewpoint, or way of tackling a problem. Often used in discussions, analysis, or creative contexts.
彼の提案は新しい切り口で問題を捉えている。
His proposal approaches the problem from a new angle.
この記事は面白い切り口で書かれている。
This article is written from an interesting perspective.