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to point
to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person
to identify; to indicate; to point out
to play (a game of shogi); to move (a piece)
to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)
先生が黒板を指して説明します。
The teacher points at the blackboard and explains.
地図で目的地を指してください。
Please point to the destination on the map.
時計は午後3時を指していた。
The clock was pointing to 3 PM.