Vocabulary
What does 尖る (とがる, togaru) mean?
尖る (とがる, togaru) means to become pointed, sharp; to become tense, irritable.
| Reading | とがる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | togaru |
| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
尖るとがる
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontogaru
to become pointed, sharp; to become tense, irritable
- 1godan verb · intransitive to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp
- 2godan verb · intransitive to be on edge; to be nervous; to be irritable
- 3godan verb · intransitive to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh; to be angry
- 4godan verb · intransitive to be provocative; to be radical; to be rebellious
Example sentences
この鉛筆の先は尖っている。
The tip of this pencil is sharp.
彼は疲れて神経が尖っていた。
He was tired and his nerves were on edge.