指す
さす
sasu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
指す (さす (sasu)) means "to point". It is read さす (sasu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to point
Also : to indicate · to refer to · to point at
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Example Sentences
まいにち、指します。
まいにち、さします。
I like to point.
私は指します。
わたしはさします。
I can point.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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