How to use 刺さる (ささる)

Meaning of 刺さる

The Japanese verb "刺さる" (ささる, sasaru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

1. To pierce / To stick into: The physical act of something sharp penetrating or being lodged into an object.
   • Example: 釘が壁に刺さっている。
   • Translation: A nail is stuck into the wall.
2. To resonate / To strike a chord: Figuratively means to emotionally or psychologically impact someone, often in a profound way.
   • Example: その言葉が心に刺さった。
   • Translation: Those words struck a chord with me.

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