尖端 | Japanese meaning

先端【せんたん】

Frequency rank: 3,732. – 3,734.

Also【せんたん】せんたん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pointed end; tip; point; cusp (of a leaf, crescent moon, etc.); apex (of a curve)

This meaning refers to the physical or metaphorical end of something that is sharp, narrow, or protruding, often used in contexts related to shapes or edges.

The tip of this knife is very sharp.

forefront; vanguard; spearhead; leading edge

This meaning is used to describe something that is at the forefront of a movement, trend, or innovation, often implying a position of leadership or advance.

She is at the forefront of new technology.

Example sentences7 results

When investigating the pH (acidic, neutral, alkaline) of a liquid, don't soak the litmus paper completely in the liquid but just put the end of the paper in it.

Tatoeba

Only the tip of an iceberg shows above the water.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

尖端

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先端【せんたん】

Frequency rank: 3,732. – 3,734.

Also【せんたん】せんたん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pointed end; tip; point; cusp (of a leaf, crescent moon, etc.); apex (of a curve)

This meaning refers to the physical or metaphorical end of something that is sharp, narrow, or protruding, often used in contexts related to shapes or edges.

The tip of this knife is very sharp.

forefront; vanguard; spearhead; leading edge

This meaning is used to describe something that is at the forefront of a movement, trend, or innovation, often implying a position of leadership or advance.

She is at the forefront of new technology.

Example sentences7 results

When investigating the pH (acidic, neutral, alkaline) of a liquid, don't soak the litmus paper completely in the liquid but just put the end of the paper in it.

Tatoeba

Only the tip of an iceberg shows above the water.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

尖端

Wiktionary

先

N51

意before; ahead; previous; future; precedence

訓さき、ま.ず

音セン

名ぽん

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端

N1常用

意edge; origin; end; point; border; verge; cape

訓はし、は、はた、-ばた、はな

音タン

名ただし、みず

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尖

人名用

意be pointed; sharp; taper; displeased; angry; edgy

訓とが.る、さき、するど.い

音セン

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先端【せんたん】

Frequency rank: 3,732. – 3,734.

Also【せんたん】せんたん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pointed end; tip; point; cusp (of a leaf, crescent moon, etc.); apex (of a curve)

This meaning refers to the physical or metaphorical end of something that is sharp, narrow, or protruding, often used in contexts related to shapes or edges.

The tip of this knife is very sharp.

forefront; vanguard; spearhead; leading edge

This meaning is used to describe something that is at the forefront of a movement, trend, or innovation, often implying a position of leadership or advance.

She is at the forefront of new technology.

Example sentences7 results

When investigating the pH (acidic, neutral, alkaline) of a liquid, don't soak the litmus paper completely in the liquid but just put the end of the paper in it.

Tatoeba

Only the tip of an iceberg shows above the water.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

尖端

Wiktionary

先端【せんたん】

Frequency rank: 3,732. – 3,734.

Also【せんたん】せんたん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pointed end; tip; point; cusp (of a leaf, crescent moon, etc.); apex (of a curve)

This meaning refers to the physical or metaphorical end of something that is sharp, narrow, or protruding, often used in contexts related to shapes or edges.

The tip of this knife is very sharp.

forefront; vanguard; spearhead; leading edge

This meaning is used to describe something that is at the forefront of a movement, trend, or innovation, often implying a position of leadership or advance.

She is at the forefront of new technology.

Example sentences7 results

When investigating the pH (acidic, neutral, alkaline) of a liquid, don't soak the litmus paper completely in the liquid but just put the end of the paper in it.

Tatoeba