piercing

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

Japanese Meaning

まるで鋭い目で見つめるかのように、心に突き刺さる印象を与える様子 / 服や避難所を通り抜けるほどの、骨身にしみる極寒さ / 耳に刺さるような、鋭く響く音

She met his piercing gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart race.

彼女は混雑した部屋で彼の鋭い視線と出会い、胸が高鳴った。

Sense（1）

Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.

piercing eyes

Sense（2）

Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.

Sense（3）

Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.

The piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school.

more piercing

（ comparative ）

most piercing

（ superlative ）