Word details
挿す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 挿す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to insert; to put in
Examples
彼はボタンの穴に花を挿した。
He stuck a flower in his buttonhole.
2
to plant (a cutting); to strike
3
to arrange (flowers)
4
to wear (a sword) in one's belt
5
to shut; to close; to lock; to fasten
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
挿
insert, put in, graft, wear (sword)
10 strokesFrequency 1,908JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ソウ
Kun
さ.すはさ.む
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