godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
stick into; prick; pierce; get stuck in; lodge in
Physical sense: a sharp object enters and stays in something, often unintentionally. The subject is the sharp thing; the place it sticks is marked with に.
指にとげが刺さった。
A splinter got stuck in my finger.
針が布に刺さって抜けない
The needle is stuck in the cloth and won't come out.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
resonate emotionally; hit home; sting
Figurative sense: words, criticism, or a message deeply affect someone, often painfully or memorably. Common in casual and online contexts.
彼の一言が心に刺さった。
His single remark really hit home.
その広告のコピーは多くの人の心に刺さった。
The ad copy resonated with many people.