noun
top of a pole; pole tip
Refers to the very top or tip of a pole, rod, or similar long object. Often used in set phrases like 竿頭に立つ (to stand at the top of a pole, i.e., to be in a leading position).
旗が竿頭に掲げられた。
The flag was hoisted to the top of the pole.
彼は業界の竿頭に立つ存在だ。
He stands at the top of the industry.