釘を刺す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 釘を刺す
1
Idiomatic expression
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; to drive in a nail
Examples
実際はそんなことあるわけないが、釘を刺すにはちょうどよさそうだ。
There's no way something like that would really happen, but it seemed just right to drive the point home.
Kanji in this Word
釘
10 strokes
Frequency: 2496
Grade 9
Meanings
nail
tack
peg
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くぎ
刺
8 strokes
Frequency: 1031
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
thorn
pierce
stab
prick
sting
calling card
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
さ.さる
さ.し
さし
とげ
差
10 strokes
Frequency: 449
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
distinction
difference
variation
discrepancy
margin
balance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
さ.し
挿
10 strokes
Frequency: 1908
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
insert
put in
graft
wear (sword)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
はさ.む
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