稜りょう

noun

edge; angle

Refers to a sharp edge or corner, often in geometric or physical contexts. Can also be used metaphorically for a sharp or distinct boundary.

• この結けっ晶しょうは稜りょうがはっきりしている。

  This crystal has clear edges.

• 机つくえの稜りょうにぶつけて痛いたかった。

  I bumped into the edge of the desk and it hurt.

noun, noun, used as a suffix

ridge

Commonly used for mountain ridges or crests. Also appears as a suffix in geographical terms.

• 登と山ざん道どうは稜りょう線せんに沿そって続つづいている。

  The trail continues along the ridge line.

• 北きたアルプスの稜りょうを歩あるくのは気き持もちがいい。

  Walking along the ridges of the Northern Alps feels great.