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刺さる
sasaru
Description
「刺さる」は、とがった物が何かの中に入って止まることです。
"刺さる" means that a pointed object enters something and stays there.
また、言葉や歌が心にとても強く残るときにも使います。
Also, it is used when words or songs strongly remain in one's heart.
Meanings
刺さるsasaru
to stick into; to get stuck in
指にとげが刺さった。
A thorn got stuck in my finger.
刺さるsasaru
to resonate deeply; to hit home emotionally
その歌詞が心に刺さった。
The lyrics really touched my heart.
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Notes
- Nuance
The emotional 'hit home' sense is very common in casual and social-media Japanese.
- Etymology
Intransitive pair of 刺す (sasu, to pierce); さる marks the automatic result.
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