Noun
pointed end; tip; point; cusp (of a leaf, crescent moon, etc.); apex (of a curve)
ヨーロッパとアフリカの西海岸をとおりすぎ、アフリカ南部の先端までとびます。Past the west coasts of Europe and Africa to the tip of southern Africa. forefront; vanguard; spearhead; leading edge
Also written 尖端【せんたん】