胸に刺さる · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 胸に刺さる | 胸に刺さらない |
| Polite | 胸に刺さります | 胸に刺さりません |
| Past polite | 胸に刺さりました | 胸に刺さりませんでした |
| Past | 胸に刺さった | 胸に刺さらなかった |
| Te-form | 胸に刺さって | 胸に刺さらないで |
| Desire | 胸に刺さりたい | 胸に刺さりたくない |
| Potential | 胸に刺される | 胸に刺されない |
| Passive | 胸に刺さられる | 胸に刺さられない |
| Causative | 胸に刺さらせる | 胸に刺さらせない |
| Causative passive | 胸に刺さらせられるalso 胸に刺さらされる | 胸に刺さらせられないalso 胸に刺さらされない |
| Volitional | 胸に刺さろう | |
| Polite volitional | 胸に刺さりましょう | |
| Imperative | 胸に刺され | 胸に刺さるな |
| Conditional | 胸に刺されば | 胸に刺さらなければ |
| Tara conditional | 胸に刺さったら | 胸に刺さらなかったら |
to be hurtful; to sting emotionally
Describes words or actions that cut deep, causing emotional pain. Often used when someone's remark hits a sensitive spot.
His casual remark stung me deeply.
My friend's advice was harsh, but it really hit home.
to resonate emotionally; to strike a chord
Used when something like a story, music, or someone's words deeply moves you or feels personally meaningful.
The final scene of this movie really resonates with me.
Her singing has the power to strike a chord with listeners.