尖る
- Common
- Godan verb with 'ru' ending
- intransitive verb
尖る
Common
Godan
Intransitive
1
Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb
to taper to a point;to become pointed;to become sharp
この棒は先がとがっている。
This pole is sharp at the end.
2
Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb
to be on edge;to be nervous;to be irritable;to be touchy
彼はとがった声を出した。
He cried in an angry voice.
3
Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb
to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.);to be harsh;to be angry;to look displeased;to look sour
4
Godan verb with 'ru' endingintransitive verb
to be provocative;to be radical;to be rebellious
Other forms
尖がる 【とがる】 (irregular okurigana usage) · 尖んがる 【とがる】 (search-only kanji form)