刺とげのある言こと葉ば

Similar words

• 皮ひ肉にく

  皮肉 is sarcasm or irony, often more indirect and witty, while 刺のある言葉 emphasizes the hurtful, sharp quality of the words themselves.

• 毒どく舌ぜつ

  毒舌 refers to a sharp tongue or vitriolic speech, often as a personality trait, whereas 刺のある言葉 can be a single instance of cutting remarks.

Etymology

Literally 'words with thorns', a metaphorical expression where 刺 (thorn) represents the sharp, hurtful nature of the speech.