Vocabulary

What does 刺さる (ささる, sasaru) mean?

刺さる (ささる, sasaru) means to stick into, to get stuck in.

Quick facts
Readingささる
Romajisasaru
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ささる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsasaru

to stick into, to get stuck in

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to resonate emotionally; to move

Example sentences

  • A thorn stuck into my finger.

  • A fish bone got stuck in my throat.

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