also: とんがった
noun-modifying (irregular)
Describes a physical shape that is pointed or sharp, such as a nose, chin, pencil tip, or mountain peak.
See also: 尖る
彼は尖った鼻をしている。
He has a pointed nose.
尖った鉛筆で書くと字がきれいだ。
Writing with a sharp pencil makes the characters look neat.
noun-modifying (irregular)
Used for voices, words, or attitudes that are sharp, harsh, or on edge. Often implies irritation or tension.
彼女の尖った口調に、みんな黙ってしまった。
Everyone fell silent at her sharp tone.
noun-modifying (irregular)
Describes a person, attitude, or style that is deliberately provocative, radical, or anti-establishment. Often used for fashion, art, or youth culture.
彼は尖ったファッションで注目を集めている。
He attracts attention with his edgy fashion.
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.
尖った言葉で人を傷つけてはいけない。
You mustn't hurt people with harsh words.
The band's provocative lyrics are popular with young people.
This company leads the industry with its cutting-edge technology.
彼は尖った才能を持った若手作家だ。
He is a young writer with outstanding talent.
Standard kanji spelling for the prenominal adjective form of 尖る.
Irregular okurigana variant; encountered but less standard.
Colloquial pronunciation variant, often written in kana.
Prenominal form of the verb 尖る (とがる), which is of native Japanese origin. The colloquial variant とんがった likely arose from emphatic or dialectal pronunciation shifts.