Words › JLPT N3 › 切れる

切れる: to break

切きれる kireru

to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; (of a blade) to cut well, to be sharp

JLPT N3Everyday actions

吊り橋つりばしを渡わたる途中とちゅうで縄なわが切きれた。

The rope snapped while we were crossing the suspension bridge.

When polished, stone tools cut well and last a long time.

Iron is harder than bronze and cuts well.