刺
Meanings
- thorn
- pierce
- stab
- prick
- sting
- calling card
Readings
- し
- さ
- さし
- とげ
- Strokes
- 8
- JLPT Level
- N2
- Frequency
- #1165
Common Words
- 刺しさしgrain thief, sharpened tube for testing rice in bags
- 刺すさすto pierce, to stab, to prick, to stick, to thrust
- 刺繍ししゅうembroidery
- 刺身さしみsashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
- 刺激しげきstimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)
Practice in Kanjiru
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