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尖

尖: pointed

pointed; sharp
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Readings

On
セン
Kun
とがる・さき・するどい

尖る (とがる) is the common verb; the on-yomi セン appears in 尖塔 (spire) and 尖端 (tip).

Key words

尖るとがるto be pointed
尖らせるとがらせるto sharpen; to purse (lips)
尖塔せんとうspire
尖端せんたんtip; cutting edge

Example sentences

This pencil has a very sharp tip, so I can draw thin lines.

In the middle of town, an old church spire rises toward the blue sky.

My little sister pouted and said, "But I want to go!"

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