No. 3,900 in Japanese
キレ
"キレ" refers to sharpness, precision, or the state of being crisp, often used to describe cutting, movements, or mental acuity.
In a sentence
彼のキレのあるダンスは観客を魅了しました。
His sharp dance moves captivated the audience.
The word キレ here emphasizes the sharpness or precision of the dance moves.
そのナイフは切れが良い。
That knife cuts well.
The word キレ refers to the cutting sharpness of the knife.
彼は怒ってキレてしまった。
He got angry and lost his temper.
The word キレ describes losing one's temper or snapping emotionally.
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