尖る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尖る
1
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp
Examples
この棒は先がとがっている。
This pole is sharp at the end.
2
to be on edge; to be nervous; to be irritable; to be touchy
Examples
彼はとがった声を出した。
He cried in an angry voice.
彼女の物の言い方は私の神経をとがらせる。
Her manner of speaking gets on my nerves.
3
to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh; to be angry; to look displeased; to look sour
4
to be provocative; to be radical; to be rebellious
Kanji in this Word
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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