Word details

心に突き刺さる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 心に突き刺さる.

Dictionary

Entry

心に突き刺さるこころにつきささるExpressionGodan verbFreq #43310
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Idiomatic expression

to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord; to be gut-wrenching

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

stab, protruding, thrust, pierce, prick, collision, sudden

8 strokesFrequency 521JLPT N2Grade 8

On

トツ

Kun

つ.く

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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