What does 刺 mean?
刺 is a Japanese noun meaning “thorn” or “prickle” in English. It can also be translated as “splinter” depending on context. It is written as 刺 in kanji, とげ in hiragana, and toge in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
バラの刺に気をつけてください。
Mind the thorns on the roses.
指に刺が刺さって取れない。
I've got a splinter in my finger that won't come out.