sharp
gb/ʃˈɑɹp/ us/ʃˈɑɹp/
A2
英語
~ 2100
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
having a fine cutting edge
Having an edge or point that can cut things easily.
用法パターン：
a sharp [object]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'sharp' with 'pointy'; 'pointy' refers only to the tip, not necessarily the ability to cut.
類義語
pointed (Emphasizes the tip rather than the cutting edge.)
対義語
blunt (Describes an edge or point that is not sharp and cannot cut well.)
コロケーション
sharp knife
|sharp blade
|sharp scissors
|sharp edge
テーマ
daily life
|tools
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Be careful, the knife is very sharp.
- The tailor used a pair of sharp scissors.
- He stepped on a sharp piece of glass.
- The chef sharpened his sharp kitchen knives.
- A sharp needle is needed for this fabric.
学習者向け例文
- This knife is sharp.
- The scissors are sharp.
- The glass is sharp.
- The pencil is sharp.
adjective
B1
property
2
high-pitched or piercing sound
Making a short, high sound that can hurt the ears.
用法パターン：
a sharp [sound/noise]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'sharp' with 'loud'; loud is about volume, while sharp is about pitch and suddenness.
類義語
piercing (Implies an especially intense, penetrating sound.)
対義語
dull (In sound, refers to being muted or lacking brightness.)
コロケーション
sharp cry
|sharp tone
|sharp whistle
|sharp scream
テーマ
daily life
|sound
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She let out a sharp cry when she saw the spider.
- The referee's whistle gave a sharp blast.
- A sharp scream echoed through the hallway.
- His voice took on a sharp tone.
- The alarm emitted a sharp beep.
学習者向け例文
- I heard a sharp cry.
- The whistle made a sharp sound.
- The baby made a sharp scream.
adjective
B1
property
3
quick to notice or understand
Able to think and understand things quickly.
用法パターン：
a sharp [mind/person]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'sharp' meaning intelligent with 'clever'; 'clever' can also mean skillful in tricking people.
類義語
keen (Suggests eagerness and strong ability to notice or learn.)
対義語
slow-witted (Describes someone who takes longer to understand things.)
コロケーション
sharp mind
|sharp wit
|sharp observation
|sharp memory
テーマ
emotions
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She has a sharp mind and learns new skills quickly.
- He made a sharp observation about the meeting.
- Her wit is as sharp as ever.
- The detective's sharp instincts solved the case.
- You need to stay sharp during negotiations.
学習者向け例文
- She has a sharp mind.
- He is very sharp in class.
- You must be sharp in this game.
adjective
B1
property
4
causing sudden strong pain
Giving a quick and strong hurt in the body.
用法パターン：
a sharp [pain] in [body part]
類義語
stabbing (Suggests an intense pain that feels like being pierced.)
対義語
dull (In pain, refers to persistent but less intense sensation.)
コロケーション
sharp pain
|sharp ache
|sharp twinge
テーマ
health
|body
例文
- He felt a sharp pain in his chest.
- A sharp twinge in my back made me stop running.
- She had a sharp headache after the noise.
- I experienced a sharp ache in my knee while climbing stairs.
学習者向け例文
- I have a sharp pain in my leg.
- He felt a sharp pain in his arm.
- She has a sharp pain in her head.
adjective
A2
property
5
sudden change in direction or angle
Turning quickly or suddenly at an angle.
用法パターン：
a sharp [turn/bend]
類義語
abrupt (Describes something sudden and steep without preparation.)
対義語
gentle (Describes a gradual change rather than sudden.)
コロケーション
sharp turn
|sharp bend
|sharp corner
テーマ
travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The car made a sharp turn to avoid the dog.
- Be careful of the sharp bend ahead.
- Cyclists slowed down for the sharp corner.
- The path takes a sharp curve near the river.
学習者向け例文
- The road has a sharp turn.
- He made a sharp turn left.
- There is a sharp bend here.
adjective
B2
property
6
severe or critical in tone/manner
Speaking or acting in an angry or critical way.
用法パターン：
a sharp [remark/rebuke]
類義語
harsh (Implies severity that may be unpleasant.)
対義語
gentle (Implies mildness and kindness in tone or manner.)
コロケーション
sharp remark
|sharp reply
|sharp criticism
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|relationships
例文
- She gave him a sharp reply when he interrupted her.
- His teacher's sharp criticism hurt his feelings.
- There was a sharp edge to her voice during the argument.
- He received a sharp rebuke for being late.
学習者向け例文
- She gave him a sharp answer.
- He heard a sharp remark from his boss.
- Her voice was sharp.
adjective
technical
B2
property
7
slightly higher pitch than correct note (music)
In music, playing or singing a little too high in pitch.
類義語
off-pitch high (Technical term for being above correct pitch.)
対義語
flat (Pitch is slightly lower than correct note.)
コロケーション
singing sharp
|note is sharp
テーマ
music
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例文
- You're singing slightly sharp on that note.
- The violin was tuned too high and sounded sharp.
- Her voice tends to go sharp when she gets nervous.
学習者向け例文
- You are singing too sharp.
- The guitar sounds sharp.
- That note is sharp.
文法
辞書形
sharp
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑɹp/
US/ʃˈɑɹp/
音節・強勢
sharp （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (sharp)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: sharp
- Comparative: sharper
- Superlative: sharpest
関連語
表現
look sharp
1/lˈʊk ʃˈɑɹp/
idiom
informal
hurry up and pay attention
Move quickly and pay attention to what you are doing.
例文
- Look sharp! The bus is coming.
- We need to look sharp if we're going to finish on time.
sharp as a tack
1/ʃˈɑɹp ˈæz ə tˈæk/
idiom
informal
very intelligent and quick thinking
Very smart and able to think quickly.
例文
- Even at 80 years old, she's still as sharp as a tack.
- He's new here but already as sharp as a tack.
turn on one's heel sharply
1/tˈɚn ˈɔn wˈʌnz hˈil ʃˈɑɹpli/
fixed phrase
turn suddenly on one's heel/foot forcefully
Turn around very quickly and strongly on one foot.
例文
- She turned on her heel sharply and left the room.
- He spun sharply on his heel when he heard his name.