切れ目

きれめ

break, pause, gap

Also:pause, cut, end

What does 切れ目 mean?

切れ目 is a Japanese noun meaning break, pause, gap in English. It can also be translated as pause, cut, end depending on context. It is written as 切れ目 in kanji, きれめ in hiragana, and kireme in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

金の切れ目が縁の切れ目。

The end of money is the end of love.