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.
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.
The moment I got the shot, my arm gave a sharp prick of pain.
My little brother snitched on me to the teacher.
A thorn pricked my finger.
That one comment gave my heart a sharp sting.
prickling; stinging; biting
Standard hiragana spelling for this mimetic word.
Katakana spelling, often used for emphasis or in informal writing.
Mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain, but it imitates a sharp, sudden sensation or action.