English–Japanese

“pierce” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisasu

Example

針で紙を刺します。hari de kami o sa shi ma su

I pierce the paper with a needle.

Illustration for 刺す (pierce)

How to say “pierce” in Japanese

“Pierce” in Japanese is 刺す (sasu).

A pointed part or object enters a target or presses sharply against it, producing a hole, a wound, or a brief intense pain.

Full entry for 刺す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 刺す

画びょうを刺して、ポスターを壁に留めます。ga byō o sa shi te po su tā o kabe ni to me ma su

I stick in a thumbtack and secure the poster to the wall.

Tips for using 刺す

  • English usually distinguishes pierce, stab, and sting, but Japanese uses 刺す (sasu) for all three kinds of sharp contact.

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