指す | Japanese meaning

指す【さす】

Frequency rank: 3,145. – 3,147.

Alsoさす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to point

This meaning refers to using a finger or hand to indicate a direction or an object, often in a physical or visual manner.

He pointed to the location on the map with his finger.

to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person

This meaning involves officially choosing someone for a position or identifying someone for a particular purpose.

She nominated him for the committee in the next meeting.

to identify; to indicate; to point out

This meaning is used when highlighting a fact or a detail, showing that something is relevant or noteworthy.

He clearly pointed out the issues.

to play (a game of shogi); to move (a piece)shogi

This meaning pertains to the action of making a move in the traditional Japanese board game shogi, often involving strategic decisions.

He was deep in thought to make his next move.

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

This meaning relates to a specific pose or movement in dance, emphasizing a straight arm extended forward, often used in certain styles.

It is important to extend the arm forward in the choreography.

Example sentences20 results

I don't know which doctor she meant.

Tatoeba

Her watch read three o'clock in the morning.

Tatoeba

指す【さす】

Frequency rank: 3,145. – 3,147.

Alsoさす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to point

This meaning refers to using a finger or hand to indicate a direction or an object, often in a physical or visual manner.

He pointed to the location on the map with his finger.

to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person

This meaning involves officially choosing someone for a position or identifying someone for a particular purpose.

She nominated him for the committee in the next meeting.

to identify; to indicate; to point out

This meaning is used when highlighting a fact or a detail, showing that something is relevant or noteworthy.

He clearly pointed out the issues.

to play (a game of shogi); to move (a piece)shogi

This meaning pertains to the action of making a move in the traditional Japanese board game shogi, often involving strategic decisions.

He was deep in thought to make his next move.

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

This meaning relates to a specific pose or movement in dance, emphasizing a straight arm extended forward, often used in certain styles.

It is important to extend the arm forward in the choreography.

Example sentences20 results

I don't know which doctor she meant.

Tatoeba

Her watch read three o'clock in the morning.

Tatoeba

指

N33

意finger; point to; indicate; put into; play (chess); measure (ruler)

訓ゆび、さ.す、-さ.し

音シ

名い、いぶ、さし、さす

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指す【さす】

Frequency rank: 3,145. – 3,147.

Alsoさす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to point

This meaning refers to using a finger or hand to indicate a direction or an object, often in a physical or visual manner.

He pointed to the location on the map with his finger.

to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person

This meaning involves officially choosing someone for a position or identifying someone for a particular purpose.

She nominated him for the committee in the next meeting.

to identify; to indicate; to point out

This meaning is used when highlighting a fact or a detail, showing that something is relevant or noteworthy.

He clearly pointed out the issues.

to play (a game of shogi); to move (a piece)shogi

This meaning pertains to the action of making a move in the traditional Japanese board game shogi, often involving strategic decisions.

He was deep in thought to make his next move.

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

This meaning relates to a specific pose or movement in dance, emphasizing a straight arm extended forward, often used in certain styles.

It is important to extend the arm forward in the choreography.

Example sentences20 results

I don't know which doctor she meant.

Tatoeba

Her watch read three o'clock in the morning.

Tatoeba

指す【さす】

Frequency rank: 3,145. – 3,147.

Alsoさす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to point

This meaning refers to using a finger or hand to indicate a direction or an object, often in a physical or visual manner.

He pointed to the location on the map with his finger.

to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person

This meaning involves officially choosing someone for a position or identifying someone for a particular purpose.

She nominated him for the committee in the next meeting.

to identify; to indicate; to point out

This meaning is used when highlighting a fact or a detail, showing that something is relevant or noteworthy.

He clearly pointed out the issues.

to play (a game of shogi); to move (a piece)shogi

This meaning pertains to the action of making a move in the traditional Japanese board game shogi, often involving strategic decisions.

He was deep in thought to make his next move.

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

This meaning relates to a specific pose or movement in dance, emphasizing a straight arm extended forward, often used in certain styles.

It is important to extend the arm forward in the choreography.

Example sentences20 results

I don't know which doctor she meant.

Tatoeba

Her watch read three o'clock in the morning.

Tatoeba

指

N33

意finger; point to; indicate; put into; play (chess); measure (ruler)

訓ゆび、さ.す、-さ.し

音シ

名い、いぶ、さし、さす

Details