Japanese Word · Intermediate
手を切る
to cut off a relationship, to break up with someone, to be through with someone
Pronunciation: [te̞ o̞ kʲiɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to cut off a relationship, to break up with someone, to be through with someone
Example
私はあの男とは手を切った。
I am through with him. / I broke up with him.
Practice tips
- Practice 手を切る out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.