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刺す
sasu
Description
「刺す」は、はりや針などのとがった物で何かをつくことです。
"刺す" means to pierce something with a sharp object like a needle or thorn.
蚊やはちが人を刺すときにもよく使います。
It is also often used when mosquitoes or bees sting people.
Meanings
刺すsasu
to pierce or stab with something pointed
針で指を刺してしまった。
I pricked my finger with a needle.
刺すsasu
to sting or bite (insect)
蚊に足を刺された。
I was bitten on the foot by a mosquito.
刺すsasu
to stab a person with a blade
ナイフで人を刺すのは犯罪だ。
Stabbing someone with a knife is a crime.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
刺す means to pierce with a point; 切る means to cut, 突く to thrust.
- Form
transitive verb; the intransitive counterpart is 刺さる (to get stuck/pierced).
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