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Zach

刺々しい

刺刺しい

Reading

Kana: とげとげしい
Romaji: togetogeshii
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy

Kanji

Readings: シ、 さ.す、 さ.さる、 さ.し、 さし、 とげ
Meanings: thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)(こえ)はとげとげしかった。
➥Her voice was sour.
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そんなトゲトゲしい(いかた)()しなくたっていいだろう。
➥You don't have to use such a harsh tone with me.
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