Vocabulary
What does 刺す (さす, sasu) mean?
刺す (さす, sasu) means to stab, to sting, to bite.
| Reading | さす |
|---|---|
| Romaji | sasu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
刺すさす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsasu
to stab, to sting, to bite
GenkiGenki 21
- 1godan verb · transitive to pierce; to stab; to prick
- 2godan verb · transitive to sting; to bite
- 3godan verb · transitive to sew; to stitch; to embroider
- 4godan verb · transitive to pole (a boat)
- 5godan verb · transitive to catch (with a limed pole)
Example sentences
蜂に手を刺されました。
I got stung on the hand by a bee.
針で指を刺してしまった。
I accidentally stuck a needle into my finger.