Stab in Japanese

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

突き刺す

tsukisasu

突stab, protruding+きnot in this dictionary+刺thorn, pierce+すnot in this dictionary

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

突

Top pick

stab, protruding, thrust, pierce, prick, collision, sudden

Reading: totsu

8 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of hole and big. Thrusting big from hole.

What it carries

Suddenly, breakthrough, collision. Represents thrusting.

Related kanji for "stab"

刺

stab

shi

Composed of thorn and sword. Stabbing with sword.

Details →衝

stab

shou · wisdom

Composed of go and heavy. Colliding heavily.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for stab?

The most common kanji for "stab" is 突, read as totsu. It means stab, protruding, thrust. Related kanji: 刺 (stab), 衝 (stab).

How many strokes does 突 have?

突 has 8 strokes.