edge · end

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 端 has 14 strokes and denotes an end or edge.
• Basic usage: 端 is read はし, and 先端 is read せんたん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Physical tips and advanced technology
  • 紙の端 means the edge of a sheet of paper.
  • 棒の先端 refers to the tip of a pole.
  • 先端技術 means cutting-edge technology.