とが
尖
　
ら
　
せ
　
る

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to sharpen (e.g. pencil), to pout (e.g. lips).
  2. to get nervous, to set one's nerves on edge.
  3. to raise (e.g. one's voice).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
とが
尖
　
ら
　
せ
　
る
 尖らせる とがらせる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

be pointed, sharp, taper
とが.る　セン　さき (Kentei Pre-1)
little, small
ショウ　こ-　ちい.さい (1st, N5)
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ　かぎ (Kentei 1)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ　や　はっ (1st, N5)
large, big
ダイ　おお-　た (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ　いっ　ひと- (1st, N5)
person
ひと　ニン　ジン (1st, N5)