挿す

さす

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to insert; to put in See also: 差す (さす).
2. to plant (a cutting); to strike See also: 挿し木 (さしき).
3. to arrange (flowers) See also: 挿し花 (さしばな).
4. to wear (a sword) in one's belt See also: 差す (さす).
5. to shut; to close; to lock; to fasten See also: 閉ざす (とざす).

Kanji

• 挿 insert. Read as さす.

Example sentences

• 彼はボタンの穴に花を挿した。
  He stuck a flower in his buttonhole.
• テレビのコンセントを挿して。
  Plug in the TV.

Common phrases

• 挿し込む (さしこむ) to insert
• 花を挿す

Words containing 挿す

• 挿し木 (さしき) cutting
• 挿し花 (さしばな) flowers in a vase or lapel
• 挿し込む (さしこむ) to insert

Word lists

• JLPT N2

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