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鋭さ

するどさ

N2sharpness · keenness

Examples

包丁の鋭さを確かめてから野菜を切った。

彼女の質問は分析の鋭さを感じさせた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 鋭さ(するどさ) is the noun form of the quality expressed by 鋭い(するどい), meaning sharpness or keenness.
  • Basic usage: It is used for a knife's edge and for keenness shown in questions or analysis.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A physical edge and keen thinking
    • 包丁の鋭さ refers to the sharpness of a kitchen knife.
    • 分析の鋭さ figuratively refers to thinking that identifies key points keenly.
  • Checking before the next action
    • 確かめてから indicates checking first and then performing the next action.

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