Word details

胸に刺さる

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

Dictionary

Entry

胸に刺さるむねにささるExpressionGodan verbFreq #31205
1

Idiomatic expression

to be hurtful

2

Idiomatic expression

to resonate emotionally (with one)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings

10 strokesFrequency 1,144JLPT N2Grade 6

On

キョウ

Kun

むねむな-

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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