What does 切れる mean?
切れる is a Japanese verb meaning “to cut well, to be sharp; to break (off)” in English. It can also be translated as “to wear out, to wear off, to expire (time limit, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 切れる in kanji, きれる in hiragana, and kireru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
二人の子供は綱が切れるまで引っ張りあった。
The two children pulled at the rope until it broke.
ガソリンが切れかかっている。
We're running out of gas.
このはさみは良く切れない。
These scissors don't cut well.