WORD DETAIL
鋭さ
するどさ
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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.

