Meaning

Primary

Tip

Alternatives

The Latest, Cutting Edge

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The previous (or ahead) edge is the tip of something, like your finger or your chopsticks. It's also a word used to describe the latest (technology, etc), because it's on the cutting edge. The tip!

Reading

せんたん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

そのデザイナーは、時代の先端をいくファッションを発表した。

The designer presented cutting-edge fashion.

このゲームには、先端技術がふんだんに使われている。

This game uses a lot of the latest technology.

フフフ…この刀の先端には毒が付いていたんだよ。

Hehehe... The tip of this katana was poisoned.

そのお箸の先端は焦げています。

The tip of the chopsticks are burnt.

ビエト先輩って、いつも極道ファッションの流行の先端を行っててカッコイイよね。

Viet-senpai always wears the latest yakuza fashion trends, and he looks cool right?

Kanji Composition