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On'yomi
エイ
EI
Kun'yomi
するど.い
surudoi

pointed · sharpness · edge · weapon · sharp · violent

powerful

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Strokes15
Frequency#1395
Radicalgold(8)

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Component Breakdown

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metal + 兑

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of metal and exchange. Sharp metal blade.

Symbolism

Sharp, keen, acute. Represents sharpness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Sharp gaze

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

少壮気鋭

しょうそうきえい

young and energetic; up-and-coming; young and energetic

新進気鋭

しんしんきえい

young and energetic; up-and-coming; young and energetic

少数精鋭

しょうすうせいえい

elect (select) few; elect (select) few

鋭い眼光

するどいがんこう

A piercing gaze; Eyes that see through everything