Refers to the sharp or tapered tip of an object. Used in technical and everyday contexts.
pointed head
Describes a head that is pointed in shape, often used in anatomical or descriptive contexts.
The pointed end of this tool is very sharp.
The cusp of my tooth has chipped.
That fish has a pointed head and a streamlined body.
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.