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鋭

鋭 — pointed, sharpness, edge

Learn the correct stroke order for 鋭 (pointed), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エイei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)するど.いsurudoi
Strokes15
Radical金
Frequency#1395
Meaningspointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

鋭いするどいsharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointedi-adjective
鋭角えいかくacute anglenoun
鋭敏えいびんsharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acutena-adjective
鋭利えいりsharp; keen; acutena-adjective
新鋭しんえいyoung and energetic; up-and-coming; new and excellentna-adjective
精鋭せいえいelite; best; picknoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鋭 (pointed) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鋭 is #1395, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

鋭いするどい — sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed
鋭角えいかく — acute angle
鋭敏えいびん — sharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acute

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鋭 have?

The kanji 鋭 (pointed) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鋭?

鋭 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 鋭 mean?

鋭 means: pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent. On'yomi readings: エイ. Kun'yomi readings: するど.い.

What JLPT level is 鋭?

鋭 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.