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穿つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 穿つ

Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #10919
1

to drill; to bore; to pierce; to pass through

Examples
点滴石を穿つ
Constant dripping wears away a stone.
2

Intransitive verb

to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); to be true to (nature)

3

Archaic

to put on; to wear

Kanji in this Word

穿
9 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

put on (to the feet)
dig
pierce
drill

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うが.つ
は.く
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