“Sharpness” in Japanese
Short answer
Sharpness in Japanese is “切れ味” (kireaji). Full meaning: sharpness, cutting ability; quickness (of wit), incisiveness, technical proficiency, skill; peppiness (of a ball).
Other ways to say “Sharpness” in Japanese
鋭
ei sharpness; sharp weapon, blade; fine soldier
辣腕
ratsuwan shrewdness, sharpness, astuteness, acumen, tact
鮮鋭度
sen'eido sharpness (e.g. of a photo), definition
切味
kireaji sharpness, cutting ability; quickness (of wit), incisiveness, technical proficiency, skill; peppiness (of a ball)
斬れ味
kireaji sharpness, cutting ability; quickness (of wit), incisiveness, technical proficiency, skill; peppiness (of a ball)
キレ味
kireaji sharpness, cutting ability; quickness (of wit), incisiveness, technical proficiency, skill; peppiness (of a ball)
きれあじ
kireaji sharpness, cutting ability; quickness (of wit), incisiveness, technical proficiency, skill; peppiness (of a ball)
圭角
keikaku rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.), abrasiveness, harshness, sharpness; edges (of a gem)
抜け
nuke omission, slip, error, fault; definition (of photograph), sharpness, clarity (sound), flow
らつ腕
ratsuwan shrewdness, sharpness, astuteness, acumen, tact
切れ
kire piece, slice, strip, scrap; cloth; sharpness
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