切り
限り、 限
Reading
Kana:
きり
Romaji:
kiri
Definitions
1
end; finish; stop
2
3
delivery date (of a futures contract)
Note:
esp. 限り,限
4
finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in joruri or kabuki); final performance of the day (in vaudeville)
5
counter for slices (esp. thick slices); counter for cuts (e.g. fish, meat)
6
only; just
Note:
senses 6-8 are sometimes pronounced ぎり, esp. in old-fashioned speech
Note:
word usually written using kana alone
See also:
っ切り
(reading っきり, entry #1)
7
since; after
Note:
usu. in a negative sentence
Note:
word usually written using kana alone
8
remaining (in a particular state)
Note:
word usually written using kana alone