刺

Thorn

WaniKani level 26 JLPT N2 Joyo general useTop 1,000-1,500 · #10318 strokes

Meanings

Thorn, Pierce, Stab, Prick, Sting, Calling Card

On'yomi

し

Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.

Kun'yomi

さ.す、さ.さる、さ.し、さし、とげ

Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.

Stroke order

刺 is written in 8 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

About this kanji

刺 (Thorn) is taught on WaniKani at level 26 and appears in the JLPT N2 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese secondary school as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #1031 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 8 strokes.

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Words using 刺

刺さるささるto stick into (of something with a sharp point)刺しさしgrain thief 刺し殺すさしころすto stab to death 刺すさすto pierce 刺繍ししゅうembroidery 刺身さしみsashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)

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