- 1. [adj-i] sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); stinging; biting; cutting; barbed (uk)
Kanji in this word
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刺
thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling cardOn: シ (shi)Kun: さ.す (sa.su)、 さ.さる (sa.saru)、 さ.し (sa.shi)、 さし (sashi)、 とげ (toge)
Example Sentences
そんなトゲトゲしい言い方しなくたっていいだろう。
You don't have to use such a harsh tone with me.