advance guard; vanguard; athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
van (of a movement); vanguard; forefront
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
second athlete to compete in a 5-on-5 team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
brunt of attack or argument
sharp (tongue, criticism, etc.); cutting; scathing
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
tone or force of an argument
the tip of an edged instrument; sharp words; vicious character
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead
wooden stick; wooden pole
the point of a sword; the advance of an army