expression, godan verb (-su)
prick with a needle
Literal expression meaning to pierce or prick something using a needle.
指を針で刺してしまった。
I accidentally pricked my finger with a needle.
布を針で刺すときは気をつけて。
Be careful when you prick the cloth with a needle.
Standard kanji spelling for this expression.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; sometimes used for readability.
Compound of 針 (needle) + で (instrumental particle) + 刺す (to pierce). The expression is transparent and literal.