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pierce in Japanese

pierce in Japanese is 刺す — pierce means to make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.

pierce in Japanese

刺す
verb
Pronounced: sasu
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.

What does "pierce" mean?

  1. verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
    "The needle pierced her skin for the earring."
  2. verb To affect someone deeply or reach the heart of a matter.
    "His words pierced her heart."
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pierce in a sentence

  • The needle pierced her skin for the earring.
  • The arrow pierced the target dead centre.
  • His words pierced her heart.

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What is "pierce" in Japanese?

"pierce" in Japanese is 刺す. pierce means: To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.

How do you pronounce 刺す?

"pierce" in Japanese is 刺す, pronounced "sasu".

How do you use "pierce" in a sentence?

Example: "The needle pierced her skin for the earring." In Japanese, "pierce" is 刺す.

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