This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

先端

尖端

Reading

Kana: せんたん
Romaji: sentan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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pointed end; tip; fine point; spearhead; cusp; vanguard; advanced; leading edge; apex (of a curve)

Kanji

Readings: セン、 さき、 ま.ず
Meanings: before, ahead, previous, future, precedence
Readings: タン、 はし、 は、 はた、 -ばた、 はな
Meanings: edge, origin, end, point, border, verge, cape
Readings: セン、 とが.る、 さき、 するど.い
Meanings: be pointed, sharp, taper, displeased, angry, edgy

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)先端(せんたん)(おこな)っています。
➥She is on the cutting edge.
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表面(ひょうめん)(あらわ)れているのは氷山(ひょうざん)先端(せんたん)()ぎない。
➥Only the tip of an iceberg shows above the water.
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我々(われわれ)会社(かいしゃ)先端(せんたん)技術(ぎじゅつ)精通(せいつう)した(ひと)必要(ひつよう)としている。
➥Our company needs someone who is at home in advanced technology.
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水面(すいめん)(あらわ)れてるのは氷山(ひょうざん)先端(せんたん)にすぎない。
➥What you see above the water is just the tip of the iceberg.
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6つの先端(せんたん)技術(ぎじゅつ)会社(かいしゃ)がその(けん)支社(ししゃ)設立(せつりつ)した。
➥Six high-tech companies set up branch offices in that prefecture.
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ヨーロッパとアフリカの西海岸(にしかいがん)をとおりすぎ、アフリカ南部(なんぶ)先端(せんたん)までとびます。
➥Past the west coasts of Europe and Africa to the tip of southern Africa.
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