“Thorn” in Japanese
Short answer
Thorn in Japanese is “刺” (shi). Full meaning: calling card; thorn, spine, prickle; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh), hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone).
Other ways to say “Thorn” in Japanese
茨
ubara thorny shrub; wild rose, briar; thorn
針
shin needle, pin; hook; stinger, thorn
イバラ
ibara thorny shrub; wild rose, briar; thorn
バリ
bari needle, pin; hook; stinger, thorn
荊棘
keikyoku wild rose, bramble; briar patch; obstacle, source of difficulty, thorn
鈎
hari needle, pin; hook; stinger, thorn
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