sharp weapon; blade
Refers to a sharp-edged weapon or blade; somewhat literary or old-fashioned. In modern Japanese, 刃物 (はもの) or 刀剣 (とうけん) are more common.
A sharp weapon was unearthed from the ancient battlefield.
fine soldier; elite warrior
Rare, literary term for an excellent soldier; often used in historical or poetic contexts. Not used in everyday speech.
He was one of the finest soldiers in the army.
The criticism lacks keenness.
dull; slow; dim-witted
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
up-and-coming; young and energetic; new and excellent
sharp; keen-edged; acute · keen; incisive; acute
radical; sharp; acute
spirited; energetic; vigorous
acute angle
sharp; keen; acute; sensitive · sharp-witted; shrewd; clever; astute
eagerly; diligently; wholeheartedly
picked troops; elite soldiers
Standard kanji form; the reading えい is the only one given.
The kanji 鋭 combines 金 (metal) and 兌 (a phonetic component suggesting 'to exchange' or 'to pass through'), conveying the idea of a sharp metal point. The reading えい is the on'yomi. The word is used mainly in literary or classical contexts.
acute (leaf tip shape)
sensitivity; keen perception; delicacy of feeling
courage; ardor; high spirits
sharp edge of an attack; brunt of criticism
acute; acuminate; pointed
sharp; clear; vivid
acuminate; apiculate
acuminate (leaf tip)
anatase; octahedrite