English–Japanese
“become pointed” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitogaru
Example
鉛筆を削ると、先が尖ります。en pitsu o kezu ru to saki ga toga ri ma su
When you sharpen a pencil, its tip becomes pointed.
How to say “become pointed” in Japanese
“Become pointed” in Japanese is 尖る (togaru).
Centers on a shape narrowing to a distinct point, with the resulting sharpness coming from that narrow end.
Example sentences with 尖る
この植物は、新しい芽が伸びると先が尖ります。ko no shoku butsu wa atara shi i me ga no bi ru to saki ga toga ri ma su
On this plant, the tips become pointed as new shoots grow.
Tips for using 尖る
- In everyday Japanese, this verb can describe a person's tone as edgy, extending the physical idea of a pointed tip to a manner that feels less gentle.