尖とがらす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

get nervous; set one's nerves on edge

Describes making oneself tense or edgy. Often used with 神経 (nerves).

See also: 尖らせる (とがらせる)

• 彼かれは試し験けんの前まえに神しん経けいを尖とがらしていた。

  He was on edge before the exam.

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

raise one's voice; sharpen one's tone

Used when someone speaks in a sharp, irritated manner. Commonly with 声 (voice).

See also: 尖らせる (とがらせる)

• 彼かれは怒おこって声こえを尖とがらした。

  He raised his voice in anger.