The samurai cut the enemy with a sharp sword.
斬
beheading, kill, murder
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
11 strokes
Radical
斤部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ザン, サン, セン, ゼン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
きる
Example sentences
The swordsman cut the rock in two with a single stroke.
The swordsman unleashed a sharp slash.
The samurai was sentenced to death by beheading.
The samurai drew his sword and slashed at the enemy.
The samurai slashed at the enemy with a swift movement.
His designs are always innovative.
The composition of this photo is very innovative, isn't it?
Example Vocabulary
斬る
to slay; to cut (with a sword)
斬撃
slash; slashing attack
斬
beheading; decapitation; capital punishment by sword
斬りかかる
to slash at; to attack with a sword
斬りつける
to slash at; to attack with a sword
斬新
innovative, novel, original
斬り捨てる
斬り殺す
斬り伏せる
斬り込む
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