This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

尖った

尖がった尖んがった

Readings

Kana: とがった、とんがった
Romaji: togatta, tongatta
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

pointed; sharp

See also: 尖る (reading とがる, entry #1)
2

sharp (e.g. voice); on edge (e.g. nerves)

See also: 尖る (reading とがる, entry #2)
3

outstanding; cutting edge; superior

Kanji

Readings: セン、 とが.る、 さき、 するど.い
Meanings: be pointed, sharp, taper, displeased, angry, edgy

Example Sentence

きつつきは、(なが)(とが)ったくちばしで、()(みき)をつついて、(なか)にいる(むし)()べます。
➥Woodpeckers peck tree trunks with their long pointed beaks and eat insects found there.
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