Word details

穿つ

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

Dictionary

Entry

穿つTransitiveGodan verbFreq #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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

穿

put on (to the feet), dig, pierce, drill

9 strokesGrade 9

On

セン

Kun

うが.つは.く

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