na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes ideas, movements, or people that are cutting-edge, extreme, or sharply critical. Often used in political or intellectual contexts.
He expressed a radical opinion.
Deal with increasingly acute social problems.
先鋭 and 前衛 sound almost identical and both suggest being at the cutting edge, but 先鋭 describes a sharp, radical stance or person, while 前衛 names the leading group or position itself.
radicalization; becoming a radical · intensification; aggravation; becoming acute · sharpening (of an image); narrowing (of a peak)
Standard kanji spelling; the most common form in modern usage.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 先 (sen, 'tip, ahead') and 鋭 (ei, 'sharp, pointed'). The combination conveys the idea of being at the cutting edge or sharply advanced.