also: とんがる
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.
鉛筆の先が尖ってきた。
The pencil tip has become pointed.
彼は顎が尖っている。
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).
試験前で神経が尖っている。
I'm on edge before the exam.
彼は最近尖っていて、すぐ怒る。
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.
彼女の声が尖って聞こえた。
Her voice sounded sharp.
上司は尖った顔で私を見た。
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.
彼のファッションはいつも尖っている。
His fashion is always edgy.
尖った意見を言う若者が増えている。
More young people are expressing radical opinions.