WORD DETAIL
鋭利
えいり
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
鋭利(えいり) combines sharpness鋭and cutting edge利to describe a keen-edged object. - Basic usage: It applies to blades and broken glass capable of cutting or piercing.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A functional cutting hazard
鋭利なsuggests an edge sharp enough to injure, not merely a visually pointed shape.

