寸鉄

Reading

Kana: すんてつ

Romaji: suntetsu

Definitions

noun

1

short blade; small weapon

2

epigram; pithy saying

Kanji

寸

Reading: スン

Meanings: measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small

鉄

Readings: テツ、 くろがね

Meaning: iron

Example Sentence

寸鉄人(すんてつじん)を殺(ころ)す。

➥The tongue stings.