Japanese DictionaryDefinition of きり
- (n) end; finish; stop
彼の好奇心には限りがなかった。
His curiosity knew no bounds. - bounds; limits
あなたは可能な限り早く、あなたのお母さんに電話をするべきである。
You should call your mother as soon as possible. - delivery date (of a futures contract)
彼は声の限りに叫んだ。
He shouted at the top of his voice. - finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in joruri or kabuki); final performance of the day (in vaudeville)
もっと勉強しない限り落第しますよ。
You will fail unless you work harder. - (suf, ctr) counter for slices (esp. thick slices); counter for cuts (e.g. fish, meat)
- (prt) only; just
- since
- remaining (in a particular state)
