write + (past) + did X, and nothing has happened since

kaita kiri

did X, and nothing has happened since (often "never again")

あに五年前ごねんまえいえたきり、一度いちどかえってきていない。

ani wa gonen mae ni ie o deta kiri, ichido mo kaette kite inai.

My older brother left home five years ago, and he hasn't come back since. neutral

あいつとは一回いっかいんだきり、もう連絡れんらくってないな。

aitsu to wa ikkai nondakiri, mou renraku totte nai na.

I only ever had drinks with him that one time — haven't been in touch since. casual

たきり

たきりta kiriN3neutral

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