挿す

Reading

Kana: さす

Romaji: sasu

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

挿

Readings: ソウ、 さ.す、 はさ.む

Meanings: insert, put in, graft, wear (sword)

Example Sentence

彼(かれ)はボタンの穴(あな)に花(はな)を挿(さ)した。

➥He stuck a flower in his buttonhole.