舵を切る かじをきる Also written かじを切る Meanings Expression, Godan verb to change direction (of policy, etc.) (literally: to turn the rudder (of a ship)) Kanji 舵 rudder; helm; wheel. Read as かじ. 切 cut. Read as きる. Common phrases 方向に舵を切る Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists