切り

also 限り · 切 · 限

1. noun, usually in kana end; finish; place to stop
2. usually in kana bound; limit; end
3. finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki); final performance of the day (in vaudeville)
4. trump card
5. card games king (court card; in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
6. usually in kana, go (game), usu. キリ cut; separation of two groups
7. counter counter for slices (esp. thick slices); counter for cuts (of fish, meat, etc.)
8. particle, usually in kana, sometimes pronounced ぎり only; just
9. usually in kana, usu. in a negative sentence; sometimes pronounced ぎり (ever) since; after
10. usually in kana, sometimes pronounced ぎり continuously; remaining (in a particular state)