Nounpoint of a spear; spearhead · focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; target; brunt · force (of an argument); edge

I-adjective (keiyoushi)sharp (tongue, criticism, etc.); cutting; scathing

Nounbrunt of attack or argument

Nounadvance guard; vanguard · athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)

Nounthe point of a sword; the advance of an army