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差す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 差す

Godan verb
Freq #4209
1

Intransitive verb

to shine

2

Intransitive verb

to be visible

3

Intransitive verb

to be tinged with

Examples
ほお紅や口紅を差すだけで表情や笑顔がどんどん変わってくるんです。
Expressions and smiles change like that just from applying rouge and lipstick.
4

Intransitive verb

to rise (of water levels); to flow in

5

Intransitive verb

to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one

6

Transitive verb

to hold up (an umbrella, etc.); to put up; to raise

Examples
彼は雨の中を傘もささずに歩きつづけた。
He went on walking in the rain without an umbrella.
7

Transitive verb

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

8

Transitive verb

to insert; to put in

9

Transitive verb

to wear (a sword) in one's belt; to wear at one's side; to carry under one's arm

10

Transitive verb; Sumo

to insert one's arm under an opponent's arm

11

Transitive verb

to pole (a boat)

12

Transitive verb

to pour; to add (liquid); to serve (drinks)

13

Transitive verb

to put on (lipstick, etc.); to apply; to colour; to dye

14

Transitive verb

to light (a fire); to burn

15

Transitive verb

to shut; to close; to lock; to fasten

16

Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb

to stop in the midst of; to leave undone

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 449
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

distinction
difference
variation
discrepancy
margin
balance

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
さ.し
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