切れ
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Noun form derived from the verb 切る (kiru, 'to cut'). Refers to a piece or cut portion of material, often used with counters like 『一枚』 (ichimai, 'one sheet') for flat objects.
Theme
At a fabric store, User is shopping for materials with their friend Yumi, who is an experienced seamstress. They are discussing different types of cloth for a sewing project.
切れ
きれ
cloth / piece
Everyday Life & SurvivalClothing
Memory Hook
Imagine a piece of cloth that's been cut perfectly. 'Cloth' sounds like 'cut' — and 切れ (kire) means 'cloth' or 'piece' from cutting. Think: 'Cut cloth → 切れ (kire, 'cloth / Piece').'
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 切れ (kire) is often used in contexts like fabric or paper, referring to a piece or cut portion. For example, 『布切れ』 (nunogire, 'piece of cloth') is common in sewing or crafts.
Forms
Base: 切れNoun form derived from the verb 切る (kiru, 'to cut'). Refers to a piece or cut portion of material, often used with counters like 『一枚』 (ichimai, 'one sheet') for flat objects.