Word details

心に刺さる

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

Dictionary

Entry

心に刺さるこころにささるExpressionGodan verbFreq #48929
1

Idiomatic expression

to be hurtful

2

Idiomatic expression

to resonate emotionally (with one)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)

4 strokesFrequency 157JLPT N3Grade 2

On

シン

Kun

こころ-ごころ

thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card

8 strokesFrequency 1,031JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

さ.すさ.さるさ.しさしとげ

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