Translation guide
Describes something that tapers to a sharp point, used mainly in botany and zoology. The most common Japanese equivalent is 先の尖った (saki no togatta), meaning 'pointed at the tip'. In technical contexts, 鋭尖形 (eisenkei) is used for leaf shapes.
Describing any object or shape that narrows to a sharp point
A common, natural phrase meaning 'pointed at the tip'. Can be used for leaves, tools, teeth, etc.
その葉は先の尖った形をしている。
The leaf has an acuminate shape.
Simply 'pointed' or 'sharp'. Less specific than 'acuminate' but widely understood.
Specifically describing a leaf that gradually tapers to a sharp point
尖った歯
acuminate teeth
Technical term in botany for an acuminate leaf shape, where the tip tapers to a long, narrow point.
この植物の葉は鋭尖形です。
The leaves of this plant are acuminate.
The standard botanical term for 'acuminate' when describing leaf apices.
鋭尖形の葉先
acuminate leaf apex
Descriptive phrase meaning 'the tip tapers to a slender point'. Used in less formal botanical descriptions.
葉の先が細く尖っている。
The leaf tip is acuminate.