~きり

〜kiri

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Formation

Verb-past + きり, Verb-てform + きり (less common), Noun + きり

Expresses the idea of 'only', 'since', or 'after'.

When to use

"Only/since then" - a one-time event with a lasting effect, similar to たきり but broader (also means "only").

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

Sequence (After / As A Result)

Corpus examples (36)

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