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刺さる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 刺さる

Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #4419
1

to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to get stuck (in); to lodge (in)

Examples
釘が車のタイヤに刺さった
A nail punctured the tire.
2

to resonate emotionally; to move

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1031
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

thorn
pierce
stab
prick
sting
calling card

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
さ.さる
さ.し
さし
とげ
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