Word details

示す

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

Dictionary

Entry

示すTransitiveGodan verbFreq #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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

show, indicate, point out, express, display

5 strokesFrequency 237JLPT N2Grade 5

On

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しめ.す

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