刺

とげ· also トゲ、し

thorn; spine; prickle; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh)

JLPT N1 Common word Also written 棘

Meanings

  1. Noun

    thorn; spine; prickle
  2. splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone)
  3. biting words
  4. calling card

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