1. to carve; to engrave
E.g.: 刻印 (stamp, mark), 彫刻 (carving, sculpture)
2. time; hour
E.g.: 刻限 (appointed time), 時刻 (time, hour)
3. koku; one of the twelve traditional divisions of the day
E.g.: 午の刻 (hour of the horse, around noon)
4. severe; grave
E.g.: 深刻 (serious, grave)
