見切り
Meanings
abandonment; giving up; forsaking
Used when one decides to stop pursuing something, often after judging it to be hopeless or not worth further effort. Common in phrases like 見切りをつける.
He gave up on that plan.
bargain sale; selling off cheaply
Refers to selling goods at a reduced price, often to clear stock. Frequently used in compounds like 見切り品 (bargain item) or 見切り販売 (clearance sale).
I bought some bargain-priced vegetables at the supermarket.
Rare, specialized architectural term for the edge or boundary of a structural member. Not used in everyday language.
The edge of this architectural member is finished carefully.
Usage patterns
- 見切りが早いto be quick to give up on something
He gives up quickly and moves on to the next job when things don't work out.
- 見切り品を買うto buy a clearance/marked-down item
You can save money by buying marked-down items at the supermarket.
Expressions
- 見切りを付けるgive up as hopeless; wash one's hands of