Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鋭い(するどい) in Japanese

鋭い
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
するどい
Romaji
surudoi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    sharp (blade); pointed
    Example sentence
    返事待つアリスに向けられたのは突然の咆哮。それは貫かんばかり鋭く届かんばかり大きく響くものでした What Alice, waiting for a reply, was faced with was a sudden howl. It was a resounding noise, sharp as to burst her ear drums, loud as to reach unto the heavens.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sharp (pain); stabbing; cutting (remark); stinging; pointed (question or look); screeching (noise)
    Example sentence
    少女鋭い感性に触れている。 I am touched by the girl's acute sensitivity.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    perceptive; keen; quick (mind); astute; shrewd; discerning
    Example sentence
    嗅覚鋭いです I have a good sense of smell.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    nimble; agile; quick
    Example sentence
    猟犬鋭い嗅覚獲物追う Hounds hunt by their keen scent.

Examples of 鋭い, するどい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

15 strokes

pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent

On'Yomi: エイ

Kun'Yomi: するど.い

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