先端
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先端
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
Kanji in this Word
先
6 strokes
Frequency: 173
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
before
ahead
previous
future
precedence
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さき
ま.ず
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぽん
端
14 strokes
Frequency: 960
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
edge
origin
end
point
border
verge
cape
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はし
は
はた
-ばた
はな
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ただし
みず
尖
6 strokes
Frequency: 2133
Grade 9
Meanings
be pointed
sharp
taper
displeased
angry
edgy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とが.る
さき
するど.い
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