JLPT N1 Advanced
刺
「とげ」
Thorn, splinter, or biting harshness
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トゲ katakana form
1 Noun
Thorn" / "Splinter
Refers to sharp protrusions on plants and animals, or small foreign objects like wood slivers lodged in the skin.
Example
バラ に は 鋭い 棘 が ある ので 、 気をつけて ください 。
Roses have sharp thorns, so please be careful.
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2 Noun
Sting" / "Harshness" (in words)
Represents the implied hostility, sarcasm, or venom underlying a person’s speech or attitude.
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