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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
Strokes8
Frequency#1031
Radical刀knife(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
刺=
朿刂
朿 + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thorn and sword. Stabbing with sword.
Symbolism
Stimulate, business card, stab. Represents piercing.
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