Word details
尖る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尖る.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
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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