刻
Kanji · N2
刻 / engrave
Kanji for engrave, cut fine, or chop.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きざ.む、きざ.み | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
刻 carries the meaning engrave, cut fine, or chop.
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Common compounds with 刻
時刻表じこくひょうtimetable / schedule
遅刻ちこくlateness / tardiness / arriving late
刻むきざむto mince / to cut fine / to chop up
深刻しんこくserious / severe / grave
彫刻ちょうこくcarving / engraving / sculpture
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