鋭い

するどい

Sharp, pointed, keen

N3i-adjective·surudoi

How to remember it

Surudo-i — the edge so fine it bites clean through.

Example sentences

  • 鋭いナイフ。

    するどいナイフ。

    A sharp knife.

  • 鋭い勘。

    するどいかん。

    Sharp intuition.

Usage

Applies to blades, senses, and minds alike; antonym is 鈍い (blunt).

Related words

鋭る鈍い鋭角

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