Refers to the sharp or tapered tip of an object. Used in technical and everyday contexts.
The pointed end of this tool is very sharp.
pointed head
Describes a head that is pointed in shape, often used in anatomical or descriptive contexts.
That fish has a pointed head and a streamlined body.
The cusp of my tooth has chipped.
projectile point; point
pointed arch; Gothic arch; ogival arch
peaking power plant; peak-load station; peaker plant
Standard kanji spelling for 'pointed end' or 'pointed head'.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but listed.
Compound of 尖 (pointed, sharp) and 頭 (head, top). The reading せんとう is the on'yomi of both characters.