Word Meaning 尖る

とがる togaru

尖る is read as とがる (togaru) and means to taper to a point.

Meaning

English

  1. to taper to a point
  2. to become pointed
  3. to become sharp
  4. to look displeased
  5. to look sour
  6. to be on edge
  7. to be touchy

Reading

Kana

とがる

Romaji

togaru

Writing Variants

  • 尖がる とがる togaru
  • 尖がる とんがる tongaru
  • 尖る とんがる tongaru
  • 尖んがる とんがる tongaru

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 7 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

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Example Sentences

1

かみをほそくまくとさきがとがる。

if you roll the paper tightly, the end becomes pointed.