ちくり
Meanings
1
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Describes a sharp, sudden physical sensation like a needle prick or a biting pain. Often used with と.
The injection needle pricked me sharply.
2
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
tale-telling; tattling
Refers to the act of secretly informing on someone or telling tales, often with a negative connotation. Can be used as a noun or adverbially with と.
He tattled on his friend to the teacher.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉がちくりと痛むfor a spot on the body to give a sharp, prickling pain
The moment I got the shot, my arm gave a sharp prick of pain.
- 〈人〉に〈事〉をちくりと言いつけるto tattle something to someone
My little brother snitched on me to the teacher.
- 〈物〉が〈場所〉にちくりと刺さるfor something to prick or stick sharply into a spot
A thorn pricked my finger.
- 〈事〉が心にちくりと刺さるfor a remark to give one a sharp emotional pang
That one comment gave my heart a sharp sting.