JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
鋭 — pointed
- Reading
- エイ・するど.い
- Meaning
- pointed; sharpness; edge; weapon; sharp; violent
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鋭 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is エイ・するど.い and it means pointed; sharpness; edge; weapon; sharp; violent. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
鋭 appears in everyday japanese words such as 鋭い (pointed).
Japanese words containing 鋭
Frequently asked questions
What does 鋭 mean in Japanese?
鋭 means pointed; sharpness; edge; weapon; sharp; violent in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鋭 read?
鋭 is read エイ・するど.い. Reading it inside real words — 鋭い — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鋭 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 鋭 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鋭 in a word?
A common word containing 鋭 is 鋭い (するどい) — "pointed". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鋭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鋭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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