Jinmeiyō kanji, used in names
2133 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke count: 6
Meaning: be pointed, sharp, taper, displeased, angry, edgy
Kunyomi: とが.る さき するど.い
Onyomi: セン
Composition: 小 大
Radical: 小
Meaning: small, insignificant
先端 (センタン) pointed end, tip, point, cusp (of a leaf, crescent moon, etc.), apex (of a curve), forefront, vanguard, spearhead, leading edge
先鋭 (センエイ) radical, acute, sharp
肺尖 (ハイセン) pulmonary apex, apex of a lung
刀尖 (トウセン) tip of a sword
尖る (とがる) to taper to a point, to become pointed, to become sharp, to look displeased, to look sour, to be on edge, to be touchy
切っ先 (きっさき) point (of a sword, etc.), pointed verbal attack