Meaning

Primary

Sharp

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of sharp? It's sharp.

Reading

するどい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Something that is sharp will stab someone, but they will sue you for your rude behaviors. They sue rude (するど) behaviors...

Context

Context Sentences

私は森で熊に遭遇し、鋭い爪で顔を引っ掻かれました。

I ran into a bear in the forest and it scratched my face with its sharp claws.

Kanji Composition