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[()··あじ()]
kireaji
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[()··あじ()]
kireaji
[きれ()·あじ()]
kireaji
[きれあじ(斬味)]
kireaji

Root Words:

[()·れ + あじ()]
kire + aji

English Meaning(s) for 切れ味

noun
  1. sharpness; cutting ability
  2. quickness (of wit); incisiveness; technical proficiency; skill
  3. peppiness (of a ball) (in ball sports)

Definition and Synonyms for 切れ味

Keenness thinness of edge or fineness of point
Synonyms: 切れ味, 鋭い

Meanings for each kanji in 切れ味

» cut; cutoff; be sharp
» flavor; taste

Categories 切れ味 is a member of

Contour any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
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Sample Sentences for 切れ味

The knife was so blunt that I could not cut the meat with it and I resorted to my pocket knife.
That knife wasn't sharp and I couldn't cut the meat with it, so I resorted to using my pocket knife.
That knife was so blunt I couldn't use it to cut the meat so I had to rely on my pocket knife.

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