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り

noun

1. end, finish, place to stop. Usually written with kana alone.
2. bound, limit, end. Usually written with kana alone.
3. Finance term.delivery date (of a futures contract).
4. finale (of a noh song), end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki), final performance of the day (in vaudeville).
5. trump card.
6. Messages.cards.king (court card; in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta).

counter

1. counter for slices (esp. thick slices), counter for cuts (of fish, meat, etc.).

particle

1. only, just. Sometimes pronounced ぎり.
2. (ever) since, after. Usu. in a negative sentence; sometimes pronounced ぎり.
3. continuously, remaining (in a particular state). Sometimes pronounced ぎり.