Pierce in Japanese

"pierce" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

刺す

sasu

刺thorn, pierce+すnot in this dictionary

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "pierce". The most common choice is shown first.

貫

Top pick

pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace

Reading: kan

11 strokes · dynamic

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Where it comes from

Composed of pierce and shell. Piercing shell.

What it carries

Penetrate, consistent, accomplish. Represents piercing through.

Related kanji for "pierce"

刺

pierce

shi

Composed of thorn and sword. Stabbing with sword.

Details →徹

pierce

tetsu · powerful, mysterious

Composed of go, nurture, and strike. Going through.

Details →突

pierce

totsu

Composed of hole and big. Thrusting big from hole.

Details →衝

pierce

shou · wisdom

Composed of go and heavy. Colliding heavily.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for pierce?

The most common kanji for "pierce" is 貫, read as kan. It means pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate. Related kanji: 刺 (pierce), 徹 (pierce), 突 (pierce), 衝 (pierce).

How many strokes does 貫 have?

貫 has 11 strokes.