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Kanji literal and JLPT

Kanji Details for 刺

刺 JLPT 2
Strokes count

Strokes: 8

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thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card
  • シ
  • さ.す
  • さ.さる
  • さ.し
  • さし
  • とげ

Popular Words With This Kanji

  • 刺激, 刺戟, 剌激

    stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation

  • 刺激, 刺戟, 剌激

    stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation

  • 刺す

    to pierce; to stab; to prick; to stick; to thrust

    to sting; to bite

    to sew; to stitch; to embroider

    to pole (a boat)

    to catch (with a limed pole)

    to put (a runner) out; to pick off