affirmation; assertion; declaration
The act of stating something definitively, without hedging or leaving room for doubt. Often used in contexts like 言い切り表現 (assertive expression) or 言い切りの形 (assertive form).
See also: 言い切る
His assertion conveyed confidence.
This article has many definitive statements, leaving a strong impression on the reader.
end of a sentence; sentence-final position
Refers to the end of a sentence, especially in grammatical discussions. Commonly used in phrases like 言い切りの形 (sentence-ending form) or 言い切りに使う (used at the end of a sentence).
At the end of Japanese sentences, 'da' or 'desu' is often used in the sentence-final position.
Standard kanji spelling for the noun form of 言い切る.
Variant spelling without the okurigana い; less common but still encountered.
Noun form of the verb 言い切る (to declare), from 言い (stem of 言う, 'to say') + 切る (to cut off, to do completely). The second sense 'end of sentence' is a specialized grammatical use derived from the idea of cutting off or concluding an utterance.