also: ほう
noun
point of a sword; tip of a blade
Refers to the very tip of a sword, knife, or similar bladed weapon. Often used in descriptions of combat or craftsmanship.
刀の切っ先が鋭く光っていた。
The point of the sword gleamed sharply.
noun
sharp verbal attack; cutting remark
Figurative use: a pointed, aggressive remark or criticism that feels like a thrust from a blade.
彼の言葉の切っ先は、いつも相手の弱点を突く。
The sharp edge of his words always strikes at his opponent's weak points.
Rare kanji form with the reading ほう; mainly used in literary or historical contexts.
Rarely used kanji form.
Search-only kanji form; not a standard spelling.
Compound of 切る (kiru, 'to cut') + 先 (saki, 'tip'), with gemination. The kanji 鋒 is a single character with the same meaning, read ほう in on'yomi.