1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
paulonia
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa);empress tree;foxglove tree
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
drill;gimlet;awl;auger
1
particle
(poner) fin;término;límite
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
end;finish;place to stop
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
bound;limit;end
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
finance
only applies to
限り, 限
delivery date (of a futures contract)
4
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
finale (of a noh song);end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki);final performance of the day (in vaudeville)
5
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
trump card
6
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
card games
king (court card; in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
7
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
go (game)
cut;separation of two groups
usu. キリ
8
counter
counter for slices (esp. thick slices);counter for cuts (of fish, meat, etc.)
9
particle
word usually written using kana alone
only;just
sometimes pronounced ぎり
10
particle
word usually written using kana alone
(ever) since;after
usu. in a negative sentence; sometimes pronounced ぎり
彼はそこに行ったきり2度と帰ってこなかった。
He went there, never to return.
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particle
word usually written using kana alone
continuously;remaining (in a particular state)
sometimes pronounced ぎり
彼は38歳なのに両親に頼りきりです。
Though 38, he is still dependent on his parents.
Other forms
限り 【きり】 · 切 【きり】 (irregular okurigana usage) · 限 【きり】 (irregular okurigana usage)
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
texture (e.g. skin, fabric)
彼女のドレスはきめの粗いウールでできていた。
Her dress was made of coarse wool.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
grain (e.g. wood)
esp. 木目
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
only applies to
きめ
detail
Other forms
肌理 【きめ】
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
niebla;neblina
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
spray
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
unexpected benefit;sudden profit