N4
きれる (kireru)
切れる
to be cut; to snap; to expire; to run out of
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This verb describes something being cut, breaking off, or an item's expiration/supply running out. Often used for threads, strings, or food/tickets. (この動詞は、何かが切断されたり、折れたり、または期限が切れたり、供給が尽きたりする状態を表します。糸や紐、食べ物やチケットなどによく使われます。)
📝 Example Sentences
パンの賞味期限が今日で切れます。
The expiration date for the bread is today.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "切れる"!
このはさみはよく______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: はさみは物を「切る」道具なので、「切れます」が適切です。
English: Scissors are tools for "cutting", so "kireru" is appropriate.
English: Scissors are tools for "cutting", so "kireru" is appropriate.
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