English–Japanese
“thorn” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitoge
Example
バラの刺に気をつけてください。ba ra no toge ni ki o tsu ke te ku da sa i
Be careful of the thorns on the rose.
How to say “thorn” in Japanese
“Thorn” in Japanese is 刺 (toge).
Refers to a hard, sharply pointed growth that can pierce or scratch the body.
Example sentences with 刺
園芸用の手袋をしていても、刺が手に当たることがあります。en gei yō no te bukuro o shi te i te mo toge ga te ni a ta ru ko to ga a ri ma su
Even when you wear gardening gloves, a thorn can still prick your hand.
Tips for using 刺
- A rose's sharp projection is commonly called a thorn in everyday English, although botanists classify rose prickles differently from true thorns.