指す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 指す
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)
Kanji in this Word
指
9 strokes
Frequency: 155
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
finger
point to
indicate
put into
play (chess)
measure (ruler)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆび
さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
いぶ
さし
さす
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