Home/Vocab Vault/指す指す指すさすto pointN3Godan VerbFreq. #21548shogiMeanings1to point2to nominate3to select someone4to specify some person5to identify6to indicate7to point out8to play (a game of shogi)9to move (a piece)10to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)ConjugationsFormJapanesePolite (ます)さしますて-formさしてPast (casual)さしたPast (polite)さしましたNegative (casual)ささないNegative (polite)さしませんShow all 12 formsRelated WordsSame Kanji小指こゆびlittle finger薬指くすりゆびring finger目指すめざすto aim at (for, to do, to become)中指なかゆびmiddle fingerSynonyms差すさすto shineLearn MoreGrammar〜てte-form (connecting)〜ますpolite verb ending〜でしたwas (polite past)〜ができますcan do ~受身形passive (be done to)Practice 指す in JIVXReinforce this word with AI-graded sentence practice and spaced repetition.Start Practicing Free