Meaning of sharp in Japanese

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Definition of sharp

シャープ(shaapu)
  1. (adj-na, n) sharp
  2. hash sign; # sign
  3. automatic pencil →Related words: シャープペンシル
  4. Sharp (company)
  1. (adj-na) crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
  1. (n, pref) sharp (music) →Related words: 嬰ヘ長調
  1. (n) sharp (music)
  1. (adj-i) sharp (blade); pointed
  2. sharp (pain); stabbing; cutting (remark); stinging; pointed (question or look); screeching (noise)
  3. perceptive; keen; quick (mind); astute; shrewd; discerning
  4. nimble; agile; quick
  1. (n, adj-t, adv-to) distinct; clear-cut; sharp
  1. (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.

  2. 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.

  3. rapid; swift; fast

    この川の流れは急だ。
    The current of this river is rapid.

  4. (n) emergency; crisis
  5. hurrying; haste
  6. (in gagaku or noh) end of a song →Related words: 序破急
  1. (adj-f) shrill; high-pitched; sharp
  1. (adj-na, n) bitter; sharp; acrimonious

    彼の辛らつな言葉が彼女を傷つけたようだ。
    His sharp words seemed to hurt her.

  1. (adj-f) pointed; sharp
  1. (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.

  2. quick (to understand); sharp (judgement)

    彼は素早くフランス語を習得した。
    He acquired French quickly.

  1. (adj-na, n) clever; intelligent; wise; bright; sharp; sensible; smart; shrewd

    しかし、トニーは利口な少年ではありませんでした。
    But Tony was not a clever boy.

  2. well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc); obedient; good →Related words: お利口
  3. good (with words)
せつぜん(setsuzen) · さいぜん(saizen) 截然

截然 Kanji Details

  1. (adj-t, adv-to) clear; sharp; distinct; distinctive
  1. (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.

  1. (n) sharp (musical note)
  1. (adj-na, n, adj-no) radical; acute; sharp
  1. (adj-na, n) steep; sharp
  1. (adj-na, n) sharp; keen
  1. (adj-na, n) sharp; clear
  1. (n) affable; slick; smooth-tongued
  2. smart; sharp; clever; skillful; adroit
  1. (adj-i) nimble
  2. keen; sharp
つんと(tsunto)
  1. (adv) prickly (attitude); aloof
  2. (vs) to look standoffish
  3. acrid; sharp (smell)
  4. popping (e.g. of ears, sinuses, etc.)
しゃきっと(shakitto) · シャキッと(shakitto)
  1. (adv) crisp; crunchy
  2. refreshing; straight; firm; sharp; smart and stylish
  1. (n, adj-na) steepness; steep place
  2. harsh (look); sharp (tongue)

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