Word details

尖った

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尖った.

Dictionary

Entry

尖ったとがったとんがった尖がった
1

Noun or verb acting prenominally

pointed; sharp

Examples
きつつきは、長く尖ったくちばしで、木の幹をつついて、中にいる虫を食べます。
Woodpeckers peck tree trunks with their long pointed beaks and eat insects found there.
2

Noun or verb acting prenominally

sharp (voice, words, etc.); harsh; angry; on edge (nerves)

3

Noun or verb acting prenominally

provocative; radical; rebellious

4

Noun or verb acting prenominally

outstanding; cutting edge; superior

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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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