Word details
釘を刺す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 釘を刺す.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.