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示す

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

Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #842
1

to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to tell; to exemplify; to make apparent

Examples
何もかも彼の有罪をしめしている
Everything points to his guilt.
2

to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.)

3

to indicate; to show; to represent; to signify; to display

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 237
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

show
indicate
point out
express
display

Readings

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