What does 切る mean?
切る is a Japanese verb meaning “to cut; to hang up (a phone)” in English. It can also be translated as “to sever (connections, ties), to turn off (e.g. the light), to terminate (e.g. a conversation)” depending on context. It is written as 切る in kanji, きる in hiragana, and kiru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
２．大根は拍子木に切る。
2. Cut the daikon into long sticks.
エアコンを切ってもかまいませんか。
Do you mind if I turn off the AC?
「スミスさんをお願いしたいのですが」「そのまま切らずにお待ちください」
"May I speak to Mr Smith?" "Will you hold the line?"