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指す

Reading

Kana: さす
Romaji: sasu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to point

2

to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person

3

to identify; to indicate; to point out

4

to play

(Shogi term)
5

to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)

See also: 差す

Kanji

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

Example Sentences

磁石(じしゃく)(はり)(きた)()す。
➥Compass needles point to the north.
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風見(かざみ)(きた)をさしている。
➥The weather vane points north.
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(ひと)(ゆび)さすのは失礼(しつれい)だ。
➥It's rude to point at anyone.
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勝利(しょうり)をめざして(たたか)った。
➥We fought hard for victory.
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(ひと)()すのは失礼(しつれい)です。
➥It is rude to point at people.
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(わたし)作家(さっか)目指(めざ)している。
➥I aim to be a writer.
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