心こころに刺ささる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

to be hurtful; to sting emotionally

Describes words or actions that feel like a sharp emotional jab, often when someone's remark hits a sensitive spot.

• 彼かれの何なに気げない一ひと言ことが心こころに刺ささった。

  His casual remark stung me emotionally.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

to resonate emotionally; to strike a chord

Used when something deeply moves or touches one's heart, often in a positive or poignant way, like a song lyric or a story.

• この歌うたの歌か詞しが心こころに刺ささる。

  The lyrics of this song really resonate with me.