～切る JLPT N2

Formation

Verb-stem + 切る

Explanation

The ～切る grammar point is added to the verb stem (masu-form) to express doing something completely or thoroughly, often implying a strong sense of finishing or using up everything.

Example sentences

• 彼は試験勉強をがんばり切るつもりだ。

  He intends to give his absolute all to exam study.

  Kare wa shiken benkyou o ganbari kiru tsumori da.

• この仕事を終わり切るまで、帰らないでください。

  Please don't go home until you've completely finished this job.

  Kono shigoto o owari kiru made, kaeranai de kudasai.

• 友達と喧嘩して、何も言い切れなかった。

  I argued with my friend and couldn't say everything I wanted to say.

  Tomodachi to kenka shite, nanimo iikirenakatta.

• 彼らは、そのゲームをやり切ることができました。

  They were able to complete that game thoroughly.

  Karera wa, sono geemu o yarikiru koto ga dekimashita.