Word details
先端
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先端.
Dictionary
Entry
1
pointed end; tip; point; cusp (of a leaf, crescent moon, etc.); apex (of a curve)
Examples
ヨーロッパとアフリカの西海岸をとおりすぎ、アフリカ南部の先端までとびます。
Past the west coasts of Europe and Africa to the tip of southern Africa.
2
forefront; vanguard; spearhead; leading edge
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
先
before, ahead, previous, future, precedence
6 strokesFrequency 173JLPT N4Grade 1
On
セン
Kun
さきま.ず
Nanori
ぽん
端
edge, origin, end, point, border, verge, cape
14 strokesFrequency 960JLPT N1Grade 8
On
タン
Kun
はしははた-ばたはな
Nanori
ただしみず
尖
be pointed, sharp, taper, displeased, angry, edgy
6 strokesFrequency 2,133Grade 9
On
セン
Kun
とが.るさきするど.い
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