Japanese

するどい
Meaning: sharp; keen; acute
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

鋭
い

Example sentences

I am always amazed by his keen powers of observation.
その問題に対する彼の意見は非常に鋭かった。
His opinion on that problem was very sharp.
彼は鋭い剣を手に持って、敵に立ち向かった。
He held a sharp sword in his hand and faced the enemy.
彼は鋭い目つきで犯人を睨んだ。
He glared at the suspect with sharp eyes.
侍は鋭い刀で敵を斬った。
The samurai cut the enemy with a sharp sword.
その侍は鋭い刀を腰に差していた。
That samurai was carrying a sharp sword at his waist.
ライオンが鋭い牙を剥いて吠えた。
The lion bared its sharp fangs and roared.
彼の鋭い言葉が私の胸に突き刺さった。
His sharp words pierced my heart.
彼は鋭い刃を抜いた。
He drew a sharp blade.
彼は鋭いナイフで厚い布を切り裂いた。
He cut through the thick cloth with a sharp knife.

Usage Notes

Used both for the physical sharpness of objects and the mental acuity of people.

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