尖とがった

noun-modifying (irregular)

pointed; sharp

Describes a physical shape that is pointed or sharp, such as a nose, chin, pencil tip, or mountain peak.

See also: 尖る

• 彼かれは尖とがった鼻はなをしている。

  He has a pointed nose.

• 尖とがった鉛えん筆ぴつで書かくと字じがきれいだ。

  Writing with a sharp pencil makes the characters look neat.

noun-modifying (irregular)

sharp (tone); harsh; edgy

Used for voices, words, or attitudes that are sharp, harsh, or on edge. Often implies irritation or tension.

• 彼かの女じょの尖とがった口く調ちょうに、みんな黙だまってしまった。

  Everyone fell silent at her sharp tone.

• 尖とがった言こと葉ばで人ひとを傷きずつけてはいけない。

  You mustn't hurt people with harsh words.

noun-modifying (irregular)

provocative; rebellious; edgy

Describes a person, attitude, or style that is deliberately provocative, radical, or anti-establishment. Often used for fashion, art, or youth culture.

• 彼かれは尖とがったファッションで注ちゅう目もくを集あつめている。

  He attracts attention with his edgy fashion.

• あのバンドの尖とがった歌か詞しが若わか者ものに人にん気きだ。

  The band's provocative lyrics are popular with young people.

noun-modifying (irregular)

cutting-edge; outstanding; superior

Used for technology, ideas, or talent that is exceptionally advanced or outstanding. Conveys a sense of being ahead of others.

• この会かい社しゃは尖とがった技ぎ術じゅつで業ぎょう界かいをリードしている。

  This company leads the industry with its cutting-edge technology.

• 彼かれは尖とがった才さい能のうを持もった若わか手て作さっ家かだ。

  He is a young writer with outstanding talent.