Refers to a physical cut, notch, or slit made into a surface or material. Often used in cooking, woodworking, or describing a deep cut.
Make a cut in the fish before grilling it.
There is a deep notch in the wooden board.
Used for a sudden, forceful entry or attack, often by police or military forces. 斬り込み can emphasize a slashing attack.
The police raided the gang's office.
Launch an attack into the enemy camp.
スリット is a narrow, often decorative or functional slit (as in a skirt or coin slot), while 切り込み is the broader term for any cut or incision made into a material.
Standard kanji spelling for both senses; the most frequent form in news and general use.
Less common variant; acceptable but 切り込み is preferred.
Emphasizes a slashing attack or raid; used especially for the 'raid' sense.
Compound of 切り (kiri, continuative form of 切る 'to cut') and 込み (komi, continuative form of 込む 'to go into'). Literally 'cutting into'.