Illustration: In a family living room, an older adult searches beneath a cushion with a puzzled expression, unaware that their glasses are perched on top of their head. A grandchild standing beside the sofa extends one index finger directly toward the glasses.

JLPT N3verbLevel estimated by Bebop

指さす

sasu

to point

Using an umbrella is 傘を差す, written with a different kanji. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

人ひとを指さすのは失礼しつれいです。
It is rude to point at people.
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時計とけいは２時じを指さしている。
The clock says two.
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磁石じしゃくの針はりは北きたを指さす。
Compass needles point to the north.
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Kanji in 指

指finger; pointOnシKunゆび・さす

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