刺 thorn
| Meaning | thorn; pierce; stab; prick |
|---|---|
| On | シ |
| Kun | さ.す、さ.さる、さ.し、さし、とげ |
| Strokes | 8 |
| First met | N4 lesson 12, in 刺繍 |
Stroke order
Words
| Word | Reading | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 刺繍 | ししゅう | embroidery | N4 |
| 刺身 | さしみ | sliced raw fish | N4 |
| 釘を刺す | くぎをさす | to sound a warning, remind firmly | N1 |
| 刺激 | しげき | olfactory and palate stimulation | N1 |
| 刺激臭 | しげきしゅう | sharp pungent sinus aroma | N1 |
| 刺身醤油 | さしみしょうゆ | specialized rich dipping sauce for raw fish | N1 |