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Vol. 173 

Strokes 4
On-reading setsu, sai
Kun-reading ki(ru), ki(reru)
Meanings to cut, slice

Radical: katana

Useful Compounds

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Reading Meaning
setsudan cutting, amputation
kitte postage stamp
shimekiri closing day, deadline
kankiri can opener

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