刺 kanji: meaning “thorn”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N28 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- thorn
- On'yomi
- シ
- Kun'yomi
- さ・す、さ・さる、さ・し、さし
Picture story to remember 刺
The thorn on this tree (木) is as sharp as a little knife (刂).
Parts in this story:木
How to write 刺: stroke order
刺 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 刺
- 刺激しげきstimulus
- 刺すさすto pierce
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 刺 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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