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切
切 (readings: せつ, さい, き; Japanese kanji) means “to cut / important”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 大切 (important).
What does 切 mean?
| Kanji | 切 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to cut / important |
| Readings | せつ, さい, き |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 切
切 is read せつ or さい or き depending on the word.
Example words with 切
| Example | 大切 (important) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14