とがる
N2尖る
尖がる尖んがる
[togaru]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp
2.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be on edge; to be nervous; to be irritable; to be touchy
3.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh; to be angry; to look displeased; to look sour
4.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be provocative; to be radical; to be rebellious
Example Sentences
鉛筆の先が尖っていて危ないので注意だ。
The pencil tip is sharp and dangerous.
神経が尖っているので休んだ方がいい。
Your nerves are on edge, so you should rest.
長年使った鉛筆の先が尖った。
The tip of the pencil I sharpened over the years became pointed.