刺し

noun

calling card; business card

Bound form used in compounds such as 名刺 (business card). Not used as a standalone word for 'card'.

See also: 名刺

• 「名めい刺し」の「刺し」は、もともと名な前まえを書かいた札ふだを指さす。

  The 刺 in 名刺 originally referred to a tag with one's name written on it.