尖る

Meaning

1. v5rvi
   to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp
2. v5rvi
   to be on edge; to be nervous; to be irritable; to be touchy
3. v5rvi
   to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh; to be angry; to look displeased; to look sour
4. v5rvi
   to be provocative; to be radical; to be rebellious

Example sentences

• 皿洗いをするように言われ、彼女は口を尖らせた。

  She pouted when she was told to wash the dishes.

• 彼はその棒切れを狩猟ナイフで削り尖らせた。

  He whittled the stick to a sharp point with his hunting knife.