骨ほねを刺さす

expression, godan verb (-su)

chill to the bone; be piercingly cold; be scathing

Describes cold, pain, or a remark that feels like it pierces the bones. Often used for biting cold or harsh criticism.

• 今こん夜やは風かぜが骨ほねを刺さすように冷つめたい。

  Tonight the wind is so cold it chills you to the bone.

• 彼かれの言こと葉ばは骨ほねを刺さすように厳きびしかった。

  His words were scathing, as if piercing the bone.