No. 2,802 in Japanese
鋭い
Sharp; keen; perceptive.
In a sentence
彼の鋭い洞察力は、問題の核心を迅速に見抜く力を与えました。
His sharp insight allowed him to quickly grasp the core of the problem.
The word "鋭い" is used to describe a metaphorical sharpness in someone's insight or perceptiveness, indicating keen ability to understand or solve.
鋭いナイフは料理をスムーズにするために必要です。
A sharp knife is essential for smooth cooking.
Here, "鋭い" is applied to a physical object, specifying the literal sharpness important for practical tasks.
彼は鋭い言葉で彼女のミスを指摘しました。
He pointed out her mistake with sharp words.
In this sentence, "鋭い" portrays the critical and cutting nature of words, suggesting they caused an emotional impact.
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