Kanji

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:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: small, insignificant

Examples

Onyomi Examples

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

ハイセン pulmonary apex, apex of a lung

トウセン tip of a sword

Kunyomi Examples

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