Expresses that something is the last occurrence or that it will not happen again. Often used with a negative verb or in parting contexts.
彼に会ったのはこれきりだ。
That was the last time I saw him.
これきりお酒はやめます。
I'll never drink alcohol again.
Means 'only this much' or 'nothing more than this'. Often used when something is limited or insufficient.
お金はこれきりしかない。
I only have this much money.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used.
Compound of これ (this) and きり (only, limit). The reading これぎり is a voiced variant.