1.
edge, end, tip
The outermost part or boundary of something.
端 refers to the outermost edge or end of something.
HOMOPHONES (same pronunciation, different words):
These are distinguished by kanji and pitch accent in speech.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- [noun]の端: the edge/end of ~
- 端から端まで: from one end to the other
- 端に寄る: to move to the side/edge
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- テーブルの端: edge of the table
- 道の端: side of the road
- 紙の端: edge of the paper
- ベッドの端: edge of the bed
RELATED:
- 端っこ: corner, edge (casual)