Word details

差し

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 差し.

Dictionary

Entry

差し指しサシFreq #46575
1

Common noun

between (e.g. two people); face to face

2

Common noun

hindrance; impediment

3

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun; Noh

arrhythmic section of recitative

4

Common noun; Hanafuda; Mahjong

playing with only 2 players

5

Prefix

prefix used for stress or emphasis

6

Counter

counter for traditional dance songs

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance

10 strokesFrequency 449JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

さ.すさ.し

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

9 strokesFrequency 155JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

ゆびさ.す-さ.し

Nanori

いぶさしさす

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