挿す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 挿す
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
Kanji in this Word
挿
10 strokes
Frequency: 1908
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
insert
put in
graft
wear (sword)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
はさ.む
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