Cut in Japanese
"cut" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "cut". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
cut, cutoff, be sharp
Reading: setsu
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of seven and sword. Cutting into seven with sword.
What it carries
Cut, earnest, kindness. Represents sharpness and urgency.
Related kanji for "cut"
cut
gai
Composed of mow and sword. Cutting grass with sword.
cut
katsu
Composed of harm and sword. Dividing with sword.
cut
shou · dark
Composed of person and phonetic. Person being wounded.
cut fine(also: engrave, chop, hash)
koku · beautiful
Composed of boar and sword. Carving with sword.
cut off(also: discontinue, sever, abstain)
zetsu
Composed of thread and color. Thread color ceasing.
cut paper(also: cash, bad habit, humble prefix)
hei
Composed of worn and cloth. Worn cloth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cut?
The most common kanji for "cut" is 切, read as setsu. It means cut, cutoff, be sharp. Related kanji: 刈 (cut), 割 (cut), 傷 (cut), 刻 (cut fine), 絶 (cut off), 幣 (cut paper).
How many strokes does 切 have?
切 has 4 strokes.