差し

指し、 差、 指

Readings

Kana: さし、サシ

Romaji: sashi, sashi

Definitions

noun

1

between (e.g. two people); face to face

2

hindrance; impediment

3

arrhythmic section of recitative in Noh music

(Music term)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

pref

4

prefix used for stress or emphasis

ctr

5

counter for traditional dance songs

Kanji

差

Readings: サ、 さ.す、 さ.し

Meanings: distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance

指

Readings: シ、 ゆび、 さ.す、 -さ.し

Meanings: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)は手(て)を差(さだ)し出()した。

➥He held out his hand.

彼女(かのじょ)は手(て)を差(さだ)し出()した。

➥She held out her hand.

彼(かれ)は私(わたし)に手(て)をさしだした。

➥He held out his hand to me.

ただで差(さ)し上(あ)げます。

➥You may have it for nothing.

彼女(かのじょ)に傘(かさ)をさしかけた。

➥I held the umbrella over her.

彼(かれ)は鍵(かぎ)を錠(じょう)に差(さ)し込(こ)んだ。

➥He put the key in the lock.