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

Nountip of an ear (of wheat, etc.) · tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead

Nounsharp tongue; eloquence

Nounpower of the pen

Nountone or force of an argument

Nounbrunt

Nounthe tip of an edged instrument · sharp words; vicious character

Nounsecond athlete to compete in a 5-on-5 team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)

Nounwooden stick; wooden pole

Nounarrowhead formation; wedge formation; spearhead formation · spears and arrows

Nounpoint (of a sword, etc.) · pointed verbal attack

Nounvan (of a movement); vanguard; forefront

Nounarrowhead formation; wedge formation; spearhead formation