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Zach

&という記号は、andを指す。

Sentence Analyzer

という 記号 and 指す

English Translation

The sign '&' stands for 'and'.

Furigana

&という記号(きごう)は、andを()す。

Romanji

Ando toiu kigō wa, o sasu.

Words

と言う (という、とゆう)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all X; every X
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
指す (さす)
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person; to identify; to indicate; to point out; to play; to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)

Kanji

Readings: キ、 しる.す
Meanings: scribe, account, narrative
Readings: ゴウ、 さけ.ぶ、 よびな
Meanings: nickname, number, item, title, pseudonym, name, call
Readings: シ、 ゆび、 さ.す、 -さ.し
Meanings: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)