Word details
指す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 指す.
Dictionary
Entry
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)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
指
finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)
9 strokesFrequency 155JLPT N2Grade 3
On
シ
Kun
ゆびさ.す-さ.し
Nanori
いいぶさしさす
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