Word details
差す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 差す.
Dictionary
Entry
Intransitive verb
to shine
Intransitive verb
to be visible
Intransitive verb
to be tinged with
Intransitive verb
to rise (of water levels); to flow in
Intransitive verb
to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
Transitive verb
to hold up (an umbrella, etc.); to put up; to raise
Transitive verb
to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)
Transitive verb
to insert; to put in
Transitive verb
to wear (a sword) in one's belt; to wear at one's side; to carry under one's arm
Transitive verb; Sumo
to insert one's arm under an opponent's arm
Transitive verb
to pole (a boat)
Transitive verb
to pour; to add (liquid); to serve (drinks)
Transitive verb
to put on (lipstick, etc.); to apply; to colour; to dye
Transitive verb
to light (a fire); to burn
Transitive verb
to shut; to close; to lock; to fasten
Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb
to stop in the midst of; to leave undone
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
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