差し

指し、 差、 指

Readings

Kana: さし、サシ
Romaji: sashi, sashi
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Definitions

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
4

prefix used for stress or emphasis

ctr
5

counter for traditional dance songs

Kanji

Readings: サ、 さ.す、 さ.し
Meanings: distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
Readings: シ、 ゆび、 さ.す、 -さ.し
Meanings: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

Example Sentences

(かれ)()(さだ)()した。
➥He held out his hand.
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彼女(かのじょ)()(さだ)()した。
➥She held out her hand.
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(かれ)(わたし)()をさしだした。
➥He held out his hand to me.
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ただで()()げます。
➥You may have it for nothing.
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彼女(かのじょ)(かさ)をさしかけた。
➥I held the umbrella over her.
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(かれ)(かぎ)(じょう)()()んだ。
➥He put the key in the lock.
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Readings

Kana: ゆび、および、おゆび
Romaji: yubi, oyobi, oyubi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

finger; toe; digit

Kanji

Readings: シ、 ゆび、 さ.す、 -さ.し
Meanings: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

Example Sentences

(あし)小指(こゆび)(いた)む。
➥I have a pain in my little toe.
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小指(こゆび)がはれました。
➥My little finger is swollen.
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(ゆび)()らないでよ。
➥Don't cut your finger.
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(ゆび)()りました。
➥I just cut my finger.
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(わたし)(かれ)(ゆび)さした。
➥I pointed at him.
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(かれ)(はり)(ゆび)()した。
➥He hurt his finger with a needle.
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