edge

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɛd͡ʒ/

Noun

also figuratively

The boundary line of a surface. / (geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.

Japanese Meaning

表面の境界線、縁 / 幾何学において、多面体の1次元の面、すなわち多角形の頂点を結ぶ線、または多面体の二面が交わる部分

What is this buttons?

Be careful not to cut yourself on the edge of the countertop.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

カウンターの端で手を切らないように気をつけてください。

Details

Sense（1）

The boundary line of a surface.

Sense（2）

(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.

Sense（3）

An advantage.

I have the edge on him.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

Sense（4）

(also figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.