尖る
also: とんがる
尖る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 尖る | 尖らない |
| Polite | 尖ります | 尖りません |
| Past polite | 尖りました | 尖りませんでした |
| Past | 尖った | 尖らなかった |
| Te-form | 尖って | 尖らないで |
| Desire | 尖りたい | 尖りたくない |
| Potential | 尖れる | 尖れない |
| Passive | 尖られる | 尖られない |
| Causative | 尖らせる | 尖らせない |
| Causative passive | 尖らせられるalso 尖らされる | 尖らせられないalso 尖らされない |
| Volitional | 尖ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 尖りましょう | |
| Imperative | 尖れ | 尖るな |
| Conditional | 尖れば | 尖らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 尖ったら | 尖らなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
taper to a point; become pointed; become sharp
Physical sense: describes an object's shape becoming pointed or sharp, such as a pencil tip, chin, or mountain peak.
The pencil tip has become pointed.
He has a pointed chin.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be on edge; be nervous; be irritable
Describes a person's mental state: tense, touchy, or easily annoyed. Often used with 神経 (nerves).
I'm on edge before the exam.
He's been irritable lately and gets angry quickly.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be sharp-tongued; be harsh; look displeased
Used for a voice, words, or facial expression that is sharp, critical, or sour. Often describes a momentary attitude.
Her voice sounded sharp.
My boss looked at me with a sour expression.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be provocative; be radical; be rebellious
Describes a person's attitude or style as edgy, non-conformist, or deliberately provocative. Common in youth culture and fashion contexts.
His fashion is always edgy.
More young people are expressing radical opinions.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の先が尖るthe tip of something becomes pointed/sharp
The tip of the pencil is sharp.
- 神経が尖るto become on edge; to have frayed nerves
The deadline is close, so my nerves are on edge.
- 声が尖るone's voice becomes sharp/harsh (in anger or irritation)
She got angry and her voice turned sharp.
- 尖った〈物〉edgy, provocative or non-conformist (style, music, etc.)
This band's music is edgy and provocative.