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(transitive) To fell or chop with an axe. / (transitive, figuratively) To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.

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Source Word

axe

IPA(Pronunciation)

/æks/

Verb

transitive figuratively

(transitive) To fell or chop with an axe. / (transitive, figuratively) To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.

Japanese Meaning

斧を用いて木を切り倒す、切り倒す / （比喩的に）大幅な解雇や事業縮小、または取り消す