What does 先端 mean?
先端 is a Japanese noun meaning “tip” or “pointed end” in English. It can also be translated as “cutting edge” or “forefront” depending on context. It is written as 先端 in kanji, せんたん in hiragana, and sentan in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
鉛筆の先端が折れた。
The tip of my pencil snapped.
この会社は技術の先端を行っている。
This company is at the cutting edge of technology.