Kanji 刺: thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card
Key takeaways
Kanji 刺: thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 刺
thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using a knife (刂) as sharp as a thorn (朿) to pierce something. The combination of a sharp thorn and a blade naturally represents the action of stabbing or pricking.
