神経を尖らせる しんけいをとがらせる Also written 神経をとがらせる Meanings Expression, Ichidan verb to be oversensitive; to be nervous; to be overly concerned; to worry too much Kanji 神 god. Read as シン. 経 pass. Read as ケイ. 尖 be pointed; sharp; taper. Read as とがる. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists