Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to point.
  2. to nominate, to select someone, to specify some person.
  3. to identify, to indicate, to point out.
  4. Messages.shogi.to play (a game of shogi), to move (a piece).
  5. to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
指す さす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

finger, point to, indicate
シ ゆび さ.す (3rd, N3)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
delicious, relish, show a liking for
シ むね うま.い (7th, N1)
spoon, spoon or katakana hi radical (no. 21)
ヒ さじ (Kentei 1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)