Meaning of sharp in Japanese
Definition of sharp
- (adj-na) crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
- (n) sharp (music)
- (adj-i) sharp (blade); pointed
- sharp (pain); stabbing; cutting (remark); stinging; pointed (question or look); screeching (noise)
- perceptive; keen; quick (mind); astute; shrewd; discerning
- nimble; agile; quick
-
(adj-na) urgent; sudden; abrupt
事態は急を要するので一刻も待てないと彼は言った。
He said that the matter was urgent, and that there was not a moment to lose. -
sharp; steep; precipitous
屋根にいく階段は狭くて急でくらいです。
The staircase leading to the rooftop is narrow, steep, and dark. -
rapid; swift; fast
この川の流れは急だ。
The current of this river is rapid. - (n) emergency; crisis
- hurrying; haste
- (in gagaku or noh) end of a song
- (adj-f) shrill; high-pitched; sharp
- (adj-f) pointed; sharp
-
(adj-i) fast; quick; prompt; nimble; agile
そのクモは素早い反撃をする。
The spider responds with a swift attack. -
quick (to understand); sharp (judgement)
彼は素早くフランス語を習得した。
He acquired French quickly.
-
(adj-i) sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
そんなトゲトゲしい言い方しなくたっていいだろう。
You don't have to use such a harsh tone with me.
- (n) sharp (musical note)
- (n) affable; slick; smooth-tongued
- smart; sharp; clever; skillful; adroit
- (adj-i) nimble
- keen; sharp
