NichiDict

指す

N3
さす
[sasu]
Illustration for 指す

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to point

2.GodanTransitive

to nominate; to select someone; to specify some person

3.GodanTransitive

to identify; to indicate; to point out

4.GodanTransitive

shogito play (a game of shogi); to move (a piece)

5.GodanTransitive

to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)

Examples

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.