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

9 strokesFrequency 155JLPT N2Grade 3

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Kun

ゆびさ.す-さ.し

Nanori

いぶさしさす

Dictionary

Common Words

よびおゆびNounFreq #632
1

finger; toe; digit

Examples
ドアにをはさみました。
I caught my finger in the door.
目指す目差すTransitiveGodan verbFreq #1073
1

to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on

Examples
教育はテストに合格することを目指すべきでない。
Education shouldn't be aimed at passing a test.
2

to go toward; to head for

Examples
アメリカ人はみんな、成功の機会のある北部を目指している
Americans are all heading north to the land of opportunity.
指示ししNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #1545
1

indication; denotation; designation

Examples
私たちはあなたを空港までお連れするようにとの指示を受けています。
I have been instructed to take you to the airport.
2

instructions; directions

指摘てきNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #2254
1

pointing out; identification

Examples
印刷ミスはすぐに指摘されなければならない。
Mistakes in the printing should be pointed out at once.
指すTransitiveGodan verbFreq #2624
1

to point

2

to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person

Examples
彼女はどちらの医者を指したのか分からない。
I don't know which doctor she meant.
3

to identify; to indicate; to point out

Examples
&という記号は、andを指す
The sign '&' stands for 'and'.
4

Shogi

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

5

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

指定ていNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #2820
1

designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at

Examples
切符を申し込まれる際は代替日もご指定ください。
When applying for tickets, please give alternative dates.
指導どうNounFreq #2868
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

guidance; leadership; instruction; direction; coaching

Examples
彼女はその党の指導的任務につくことを承認した。
She has consented to take the leadership of the party.
2

Martial arts

shido (minor penalty in judo)

指先びさきNoun~の Adj.Freq #3046
1

fingertip; finger

Examples
彼は私の顔を指先でぽんとはじいた。
He flicked me in the face.
2

toe tip; toe

眼差し目差し目差眼指なざしNounFreq #3410
1

(a) look; gaze

Examples
子どもが父親を尊敬の眼差しで見上げている。
The child looks up to his father with worship in his eyes.
指差す指さすびさ指指すTransitiveGodan verbFreq #3494
1

to point at

Examples
ツアーのガイドは景色を指さした
The tour guide pointed out the sight.
好きなものを指差しなさい。
Point your finger at your choice.

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