切れない
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kirenai
unable to do; too much to finish
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切れない
kirenai
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unable to do; too much to finish
N3
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading kirenai
Post ID 50854
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📝 Usage Notes

unable to do; too much to finish

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切れない
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Compose two original sentences using 切れない. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 切れない mean?
Unable to do; too much to finish
What JLPT level is 切れない?
JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use 切れない in a sentence?
Attach 切れない (kirenai) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is 切れない formal or casual Japanese?
切れない is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember 切れない long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.