Meaning of 尖る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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尖る, 尖がる, 尖んがるJLPT 2
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Kana Readingとがる, とんがる
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Romajitogaru, tongaru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ru` ending, intransitive verb
- Meaning
- to taper to a point; to become sharp
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge; to be touchy
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Example Sentences
尖る, 尖がる, 尖んがる, とがる, とんがる used in context
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きつつきは、長く尖ったくちばしで、木の幹をつついて、中にいる虫を食べます。
Woodpeckers peck tree trunks with their long pointed beaks and eat insects found there.
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Her manner of speaking gets on my nerves.
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He pouted with dissatisfaction.
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He cried in an angry voice.
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He is nervous about it.
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His pencil has a sharp point.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
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Te
Passive
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
be pointed, sharp, taper, displeased, angry, edgy
On: セン
Kun: とが.る, さき, するど.い
6 strokes
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