～きり JLPT N3 Neutral
〜kiri
Expresses the idea of 'only', 'since', or 'after'.
"Only/since then" - a one-time event with a lasting effect, similar to たきり but broader (also means "only").
Formation
Verb-past + きり, Verb-てform + きり (less common), Noun + きり
Explanation
The ～きり grammar point is used to express the idea of 'only', 'since', or 'after'. It indicates that a certain action or state continues without any change since a specific point in time or after a certain event. It is commonly used with verbs in the past tense, but can also be used with other forms.
Example sentences
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He went out and hasn't come back since.
Kare wa dekaketa kiri kaette kimasen.
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I haven't had anything to drink since the coffee I had yesterday.
Kinou koohii wo nonda kiri, nani mo nomanakatta.
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I haven't seen her since we graduated.
Sotsugyou shita kiri, kanojo ni atte imasen.
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I've wanted to watch that movie again ever since I saw it.
Sono eiga wo mita kiri, mou ichido mitai to omotteimasu.