English–Japanese
“bite off” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikamikiru
Example
犬がロープを噛み切ります。inu ga rō pu o ka mi ki ri ma su
The dog bites through the rope.
How to say “bite off” in Japanese
“Bite off” in Japanese is 噛み切る (kamikiru).
Describes separating something by closing the teeth on it, often to remove a piece or cut through a tough part.
Example sentences with 噛み切る
この肉は柔らかいので、簡単に噛み切れます。ko no niku wa yawa ra ka i no de kan tan ni ka mi ki re ma su
This meat is tender, so I can bite through it easily.
Tips for using 噛み切る
- In Japanese, this verb can describe biting through a string or rope as well as taking a piece from food, so its use extends beyond eating.