切せつ

na-adjective, noun

eager; earnest; ardent; keen

Describes a strong, heartfelt desire or request. Often used in the adverbial form 切に or the attributive 切なる. The glosses 'kind' and 'acute' are less common and context-dependent.

See also: 切に · 切なる

• 彼かれの切せつなる願ねがいがついに叶かなった。

  His earnest wish finally came true.

• 切せつにお詫わび申もうし上あげます。

  I sincerely apologize.

interjection

OFF (on a switch)

Abbreviation of 切る (to turn off). Used as an interjection or label on switches, often in the form きり as well. Not used in formal writing.

See also: 切る

• スイッチを切せつにしてください。

  Please turn the switch OFF.

• このボタンは「切きり」と書かいてある。

  This button says 'OFF'.