先端
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Noun describing the pointed or extreme end of an object, like a pencil tip or the forefront of technology. Example: 『鉛筆の先端』 (enpitsu no sentan, 'tip of a pencil').
Theme
During a craft workshop, User and their friend Miyuki work on making origami cranes.
先端
せんたん
pointed end, tip
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Think of a sharp pencil tip — 'sen-tan' (先端, sentan, 'pointed end') sounds like 'sentinel' guarding the end point!
Cultural Note
『先端』 (sentan, 'pointed end / Tip') is often used in technology and science contexts in Japan, such as 『先端技術』 (sentan gijutsu, 'cutting-edge technology'), highlighting innovation and precision.
Forms
Base: 先端Noun describing the pointed or extreme end of an object, like a pencil tip or the forefront of technology. Example: 『鉛筆の先端』 (enpitsu no sentan, 'tip of a pencil').