さ
刺
　
さ
　
る

Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to stick into (of something with a sharp point), to prick, to pierce, to get stuck (in), to lodge (in).
  2. to resonate emotionally, to move.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
さ
刺
　
さ
　
る
 刺さる ささる ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

thorn, pierce, stab
さ.す　シ　とげ (Early Jr. High, N2)
thorn
シ　とげ (Kentei 1)
tree, wood
き　モク　こ- (1st, N5)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ　ケイ (Kentei 1)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ