edge in Japanese
edge in Japanese is 際, 辺, 縁 — edge means the outer boundary or line where something ends.
edge in Japanese
際
Pronounced: sai
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
辺
Pronounced: hen
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
縁
Pronounced: fuchi
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
端
Pronounced: hashi
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
刃
Pronounced: ha
(also, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
What does "edge" mean?
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noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
"She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley."
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noun The sharp cutting side of a blade.
"The knife had lost its edge after months of use."
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noun A slight advantage over rivals or competitors.
"Her years of experience gave her the edge over the younger candidates."
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verb To move slowly and carefully, often in small steps.
"He edged toward the exit, hoping no one would notice."
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edge in a sentence
- She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley.
- He placed his cup right on the edge of the table.
- The knife had lost its edge after months of use.
- Her years of experience gave her the edge over the younger candidates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "edge" in Japanese?
"edge" in Japanese is 際, 辺, 縁. edge means: The outer boundary or line where something ends.
How do you pronounce 際?
"edge" in Japanese is 際, pronounced "sai".
How do you use "edge" in a sentence?
Example: "She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley." In Japanese, "edge" is 際, 辺, 縁.
Are there other ways to say "edge" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "edge": 際, 辺, 縁, 端, 刃.
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