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刺(さ)す
Rank #2,099

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb
    1. to pierce; to stab; to prick; to stick; to thrust
  • 2. to sting; to bite
  • 3. to sew; to stitch; to embroider
  • 4. to pole (a boat)
  • 5. to catch (with a limed pole)
  • 6. to put (a runner) out; to pick off

Readings

刺す
(69%)
さす
(30%)
螫す
(<0.1%)
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