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刺
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(strategy of) fielding political candidates to unseat rivals in one's own party
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Rare term; Ichidan verb - zuru verb (alternative form of -jiru verbs)
to present one's card
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to stick (into); to pierce
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to enter at full speed; to hit (e.g. the catcher's mitt) at speed
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to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
Examples
彼はミートボールにフォークを突き刺した。
He stuck a meatball with his fork.
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business card
Examples
「私の名刺です。追加情報があったらいつでも連絡下さい」と記者は言った。
"Here is my business card. Please call me anytime with more information," said the reporter.
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Idiomatic expression
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; to drive in a nail
Examples
実際はそんなことあるわけないが、釘を刺すにはちょうどよさそうだ。
There's no way something like that would really happen, but it seemed just right to drive the point home.
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to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace
Examples
ライオンが獲物に一撃でとどめを刺した。
The lion put an end to his prey with one stroke.
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to put an end to; to deliver the final blow
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As ＡはＢに止めを刺す
to be the best for A
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to pour water (into); to dilute with water
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Idiomatic expression
to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on; to put a damper on; to estrange (people)
Examples
人の話に水を差さないでくれ。
Don't throw a wet blanket over our conversation.