Vocabulary
What does 指す (さす, sasu) mean?
指す (さす, sasu) means to point to, to indicate.
| Reading | さす |
|---|---|
| Romaji | sasu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
指すさす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsasu
to point to, to indicate
- 1godan verb · transitive to point
- 2godan verb · transitive to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person
- 3godan verb · transitive to identify; to indicate; to point out
- 4godan verb · transitive to play (a game of shogi); to move (a piece)
- 5godan verb · transitive to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)
Example sentences
彼は地図の駅を指した。
He pointed to the station on the map.
先生は黒板を指して説明した。
The teacher pointed at the blackboard and explained.