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挿す

Reading

Kana: さす
Romaji: sasu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to insert; to put in

See also: 差す
2

to plant (a cutting); to strike

See also: 挿し木
3

to arrange (flowers)

See also: 挿し花
4

to wear (a sword) in one's belt

See also: 差す
5

to shut; to close; to lock; to fasten

See also: 鎖す (reading さす, entry #1)

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 さ.す、 はさ.む
Meanings: insert, put in, graft, wear (sword)

Example Sentence

(かれ)はボタンの(あな)(はな)()した。
➥He stuck a flower in his buttonhole.
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