Jiten beta

尖(とが)る
Rank #8,999

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb
    1. to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp
  • 2. to be on edge; to be nervous; to be irritable; to be touchy
  • 3. to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh; to be angry; to look displeased; to look sour
  • 4. to be provocative; to be radical; to be rebellious

Readings

尖る
(76%)
とがる
(18%)
とんがる
(4%)
尖がる
(<1%)
尖んがる
(<0.1%)
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