English–Japanese

“sharp” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoシャープ (shāpu)

Pronunciation

Romajisurudoi

Example

このナイフは鋭いです。ko no na i fu wa surudo i de su

This knife is sharp.

Illustration for 鋭い (sharp)

How to say “sharp” in Japanese

“Sharp” in Japanese is 鋭い (surudoi).

Centers on a narrow edge or tip that enters or cuts with little resistance, with the same quality extending to keen senses and penetrating thoughts.

Full entry for 鋭い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 鋭い

この鉛筆は先が鋭いです。ko no en pitsu wa saki ga surudo i de su

This pencil has a sharp point.

Tips for using 鋭い

  • In everyday conversation, 鋭い (surudoi) can describe a sudden, piercing pain, as in a sharp pain in the side.

Other Japanese words for “sharp”

この写真はシャープで、細部まで見えます。ko no sha shin wa shā pu de sai bu ma de mi e ma su

This photo is sharp, and I can see every detail.

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