expression, ichidan verb
break off a relationship; cut ties with a lover
Idiomatic expression for ending a romantic or close personal relationship, often with a sense of finality.
彼とはもう手が切れた。
I've already broken up with him.
あの二人は手が切れたらしい。
It seems those two have split up.
expression, ichidan verb
be sharp enough to cut skin; be crisp and sharp
Describes new banknotes or similar crisp paper that is so sharp it could cut skin. Often used figuratively for something brand-new and pristine.
新札は手が切れるほどだ。
New bills are so crisp they could cut your hand.