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楔を刺す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 楔を刺す

楔を差す
くさびをさす
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #215472
1

Idiomatic expression; Rare term

to make sure (of); to drive in a wedge

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes

Meanings

wedge
arrowhead

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケツ
セツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くさび
ほうだて
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
10 strokes
Frequency: 449
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

distinction
difference
variation
discrepancy
margin
balance

Readings

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