Quick answer
刺 is the kanji for "Stab / Thorn / Prick". A common reading is さ.す (sasu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Stab / Thorn / Prick
Also : Stab · Thorn · Prick · Sting · Pierce · Calling Card
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 刺 represents 'THORN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of thorn.
On-reading: し — remember this sound by associating it with thorn. Kun-reading: さ.す.
Example Sentences
名刺交換は日本のビジネスにおいて重要なマナーです。
めいしこうかんはにほんのびじねすにおいてじゅうようなまなーです。
Exchanging business cards is an important manner in Japanese business.
刺激的なアイデアが議論を盛り上げました。
しげきてきなあいであがぎろんをもりあげました。
Stimulating ideas enlivened the discussion.
Vocabulary using 刺
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