noun
tip of an ear of grain
Only when written 穂先
Specifically the tip of a grain ear, such as wheat or rice. Restricted to the kanji 穂先.
風に揺れる稲の穂先が美しい。
The tips of the rice ears swaying in the wind are beautiful.
noun
General tip or point of an object, especially a brush, spear, or similar implement. Can be written 穂先 or 鋒先.
筆の穂先に墨をたっぷり含ませる。
I soak the tip of the brush thoroughly with ink.
槍の穂先が光っている。
The spearhead is gleaming.
Compound of 穂 (ho, 'ear of grain') and 先 (saki, 'tip'). The kanji 鋒 is a variant used for sharp points.