Meaning of きり in Japanese
Definition of きり
- (n) paulownia tree; Paulownia tomentosa
- (n) drill; auger
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(n) end; finish; stop
彼の好奇心には限りがなかった。
His curiosity knew no bounds. -
bounds; limits
あなたは可能な限り早く、あなたのお母さんに電話をするべきである。
You should call your mother as soon as possible. -
delivery date (of a futures contract)
彼は声の限りに叫んだ。
He shouted at the top of his voice. -
finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in joruri or kabuki); final performance of the day (in vaudeville)
もっと勉強しない限り落第しますよ。
You will fail unless you work harder. - (suf, ctr) counter for slices (esp. thick slices); counter for cuts (e.g. fish, meat)
- (prt) only; just
- since
- remaining (in a particular state)
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(n) fog; mist
濃い霧のために私たちの飛行機は遅れた。
A thick fog delayed our flight. - spray
- (n) unexpected benefit; sudden profit
