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[みず(水)·き(切)·り]
mizukiri
noun, suru verb

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[みず(水)·き·り]
mizukiri
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English Meaning(s) for 水切り

noun, suru verb
  1. straining; draining
noun
  1. drainer; strainer; colander
  2. cutwater (on ship); forefoot; drip (on building); flashing; throating; starling (on bridge)
  3. stone skipping; skipping rocks; ducks and drakes
noun, suru verb
  1. snipping the stem of a cut flower without raising it out of water
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Definition and Synonyms for 水切り

Ducks And Drakes a game in which a flat stone is bounced along the surface of calm water
Synonyms: 水切り

Meanings for each kanji in 水切り

» water
» cut; cutoff; be sharp

Categories 水切り is a member of

Game an amusement or pastime
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Sample Sentences for 水切り

Lightly weigh the tofu down, leave it for about 20 minutes then drain.
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