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What is the Kanji for 'Sharp'? | 鋭

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Sharp', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Sharp' is 鋭.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sharp

    Reading

    kunyomiするど

    surudo

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Gold (金)

    Example Word

    鋭い: sharp. The Japanese adjective '鋭い (するどい)' primarily means 'sharp'. This can refer to physical sharpness, such as a knife or blade, but it is also commonly used to describe mental sharpness, keen senses, or intense emotions. For example: a sharp knife「鋭いナイフ」(するどいナイフ). He has a sharp mind「彼は鋭い頭脳を持っている」(かれはするどいずのうをもっている). The word can also describe something piercing or intense, like a sharp pain or a sharp gaze. For instance: a sharp pain「鋭い痛み」(するどいいたみ). It is important to note that '鋭い' is often used metaphorically to describe abstract qualities, such as sharp wit or keen observation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1190

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Gold

    Radical Form Of

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Fish, Fishing

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    Meaning

    Steel

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    Meaning

    Chain

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    Meaning

    Lead

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    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    kanji

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    Gun

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    Meaning

    Forge, Train

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    Meaning

    Lock, Tablet

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    Meaning

    Consider, Model

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bell

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    Meaning

    Bowl

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    Meaning

    Cast, Casting

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    Meaning

    Money, Coin

    kanji

    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Sickle, Scythe

    kanji

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Key

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 兑 as well.

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    Meaning

    Remove, Undress

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    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

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    Meaning

    Tax

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    Meaning

    Joy, Delight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inspect, Inspection

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 鋭 mean?

鋭 means 'Sharp'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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