Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, transitive)
1. to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.)
2. to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to overcome (habit, addiction)
3. to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.); to disconnect
Kanji used
be cut off
cut
Pitch accent
ちき
ちきる
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Examples (4 in total)
You should cut off your connections with that group.
A foolish misunderstanding severed their long friendship.
It is difficult to break the vicious circle of wages and prices.