胸むねに刺ささる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

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.

• 彼かれの何なに気げない一ひと言ことが胸むねに刺ささった。

  His casual remark stung me deeply.

• 友とも達だちの忠ちゅう告こくはきつかったけど、胸むねに刺ささるものがあった。

  My friend's advice was harsh, but it really hit home.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

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.

• この映えい画がのラストシーンは胸むねに刺ささる。

  The final scene of this movie really resonates with me.

• 彼かの女じょの歌うたには、聴きく人ひとの胸むねに刺ささる力ちからがある。

  Her singing has the power to strike a chord with listeners.