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さす (sasu)
指す

to point; to indicate

💡 Nuance & Usage: Commonly used to mean pointing with a finger (指で指す) or indicating a direction (方向を指す). It can also refer to something (何かを指す).

📝 Example Sentences

彼は遠くに見える山を指した。
He pointed at the mountain visible in the distance.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "指す"!

道を尋ねられたので、駅の方向を_______教えてあげた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 場所や方向を示すときに「指す」を使います。
English: When showing a place or direction, you use 'sasu' (point).
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