Thorn in Japanese
"thorn" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
刺
toge
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "thorn". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card
Reading: shi
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of thorn and sword. Stabbing with sword.
What it carries
Stimulate, business card, stab. Represents piercing.
Related kanji for "thorn"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for thorn?
The most common kanji for "thorn" is 刺, read as shi. It means thorn, pierce, stab. Related kanji: 茨 (thorn).
How many strokes does 刺 have?
刺 has 8 strokes.