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鋭
Sharp, Pointed, Keen
するど.い
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Traditional Japanese swordsmiths spent months forging a single katana. A truly 鋭い (surudoi) blade was prized not only for its sharpness but also as a symbol of craftsmanship and honor.
Memory Trick
Imagine polishing a metal (金) sword until it becomes so sharp that it can slice through anything. The shining metal reminds you that 鋭 means 'sharp' or 'keen.'
Readings
Onyomi: エイ
Kunyomi: するど.い
Example Words
鋭い
するどい (surudoi)
Sharp
鋭利
えいり (eiri)
Sharp-edged
鋭敏
えいびん (eibin)
Keen, Sensitive
鋭角
えいかく (eikaku)
Acute angle
Example Sentence
彼 は 鋭い 観察力 を 持っています。
かれ は するどい かんさつりょく を もっています。
kare wa surudoi kansatsuryoku o motteimasu
He has keen observation skills.