Vocabulary What does 挿す (さす, sasu) mean? 挿す (さす, sasu) means to insert, to put in. Quick factsReadingさすRomajisasuLevel (estimated, JLPT framework)N3 挿すさすN3 · estimated, JLPT frameworksasuto insert, to put inExample sentences髪(かみ)にピンを挿(さ)す。I put a pin in my hair.花瓶(かびん)に花(はな)を挿(さ)した。I arranged flowers in the vase.Kanji in this word挿inserting, sticking in