す【さす】

Frequency rank: 21,528. – 21,645. (for form さす: 5,499. – 5,504.)
    Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
  1. to insert; to put insee also
  2. to plant (a cutting); to strikesee also
  3. to arrange (flowers)see also
  4. to wear (a sword) in one's beltsee also
  5. to shut; to close; to lock; to fastensee also
Forms
  • す【さす】Frequency rank: 21,528. – 21,645.
  • さすFrequency rank: 5,499. – 5,504.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to insert; to put in
    2. This meaning is used when referring to placing something into another object or space.
    I inserted the book into my bag.
    I put the letter into the envelope.
  2. to plant (a cutting); to strike
    3. This meaning is often used in gardening or agriculture, indicating the action of placing a plant cutting into the soil to grow.
    He planted a new plant cutting into the soil.
    You can increase the plants by striking that branch.
  3. to arrange (flowers)
    4. This refers to the act of organizing or designing flowers in a particular manner, often for decoration or artistic purposes.
    She arranged the flowers beautifully to decorate the table.
    I learned how to arrange flowers at the flower shop.
  4. to wear (a sword) in one's belt
    5. This meaning is used when talking about carrying a sword or similar item on one's person, especially in a traditional manner.
    He walked with the sword inserted in his belt.
    The samurai had the sword firmly worn in his belt.
  5. to shut; to close; to lock; to fasten
    6. This meaning is employed when discussing the action of securely closing or fastening something, such as doors or containers.
    I shut the door to protect the house.
    Please securely close the box.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to insert (something)to arrange flowersto wear a sword in one's beltto insert a keyto plant cut flowersto put in a handto insert (in formal usage)to place (insert) in an orchestrato make a cutting (plant propagation)to put in (insert) earrings
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