鋭い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鋭い
1
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed
Examples
そのナイフは刃が鋭い。
The knife has a very sharp edge.
2
sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; stabbing; cutting (remark, criticism, etc.); stinging; biting; fierce (attack); pointed (question, look, etc.); piercing (gaze); shrill (sound)
Examples
ここに鋭い痛みがあります。
I have a sharp pain here.
3
keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute; sharp (eye, mind, etc.); astute; shrewd; discerning; penetrating (insight, question, etc.); perceptive
Examples
猟犬は鋭い嗅覚で獲物を追う。
Hounds hunt by their keen scent.
Kanji in this Word
鋭
15 strokes
Frequency: 1395
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
pointed
sharpness
edge
weapon
sharp
violent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
するど.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とし
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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