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刺
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
さ.す・さ.さる・さ.し・さし・とげ
sasu / sasaru / sashi / sashi / toge
thorn · pierce · stab · prick · sting · calling card
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thorn and sword. Stabbing with sword.
Symbolism
Stimulate, business card, stab. Represents piercing.
Component Breakdown
刺=
朿刂
朿 + sword
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
刺激は成長の糧
しげきはせいちょうのかて
Stimulus is food for growth
Challenges help us develop
Anime & Manga
刺客伍六七
Scissor Seven
A well-known work with 刺 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 刺 mean in Japanese?
刺 means thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card.
How do you read 刺?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: さ.す、さ.さる、さ.し、さし、とげ (sasu, sasaru, sashi, sashi, toge).
How many strokes does 刺 have?
刺 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 刺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
刺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.