Prick in Japanese

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

突く

tsuku

突stab, protruding+くnot in this dictionary

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "prick". The most common choice is shown first.

刺

Top pick

thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card

Reading: shi

8 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of thorn and sword. Stabbing with sword.

What it carries

Stimulate, business card, stab. Represents piercing.

Related kanji for "prick"

突

prick

totsu

Composed of hole and big. Thrusting big from hole.

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prick

shou · wisdom

Composed of go and heavy. Colliding heavily.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for prick?

The most common kanji for "prick" is 刺, read as shi. It means thorn, pierce, stab. Related kanji: 突 (prick), 衝 (prick).

How many strokes does 刺 have?

刺 has 8 strokes.