sharp in Japanese
sharp in Japanese is 鋭い, 犀利, 鋭利 — sharp means having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
sharp in Japanese
鋭い
Pronounced: surudoi
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
犀利
Pronounced: sairi
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
鋭利
Pronounced: eiri
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
鋭い
Pronounced: surudoi
(colloquial) Intelligent.
鋭利
Pronounced: eiri
(colloquial) Intelligent.
シャープ
Pronounced: shāpu
(music) Raised by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
嬰
Pronounced: ei
(music) Raised by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
犀利
Pronounced: sairi
Observant; alert; acute.
シャープ
Pronounced: shāpu
What does "sharp" mean?
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adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
"Be careful, that knife is very sharp."
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adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
"He has a sharp mind for numbers."
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adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
"There was a sharp rise in prices last month."
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adj Harsh or critical in tone.
"He gave a sharp reply that ended the conversation."
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sharp in a sentence
- Be careful, that knife is very sharp.
- She sharpened the pencil until the tip was sharp enough to write with.
- He has a sharp mind for numbers.
- Her sharp questions caught him off guard.
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What is "sharp" in Japanese?
"sharp" in Japanese is 鋭い, 犀利, 鋭利. sharp means: Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
How do you pronounce 鋭い?
"sharp" in Japanese is 鋭い, pronounced "surudoi".
How do you use "sharp" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful, that knife is very sharp." In Japanese, "sharp" is 鋭い, 犀利, 鋭利.
Are there other ways to say "sharp" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "sharp": 鋭い, 犀利, 鋭利, シャープ, 嬰.
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