Tip of the blade

Japanese: 切先 - きっさき
Tip of the blade
〘Noun〙 (A variation of "kirisaki (the tip of a sword)") 1. The very tip of a sword blade. The tip of a bladed object. ※Yoshino Jigyohon Heike (early 13th century) vol. 11 "Adjusting the tip of the sword " 2. The tip of a sharp object. By extension, it refers to sharp words used to criticize someone.

Source: The Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary About the Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary Information

Japanese:
〘名〙 (「きりさき(切先)」の変化した語)① 刀の刃の最先端。刃物の先端。※葉子十行本平家(13C前)一一「太刀のきさきを調(そろ)へて」② とがった物の先。転じて、相手を責める鋭い言葉をいう。

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