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挿す

さす

Readings

さす

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5s, vtto insert; to put in
  2. 2.
    v5s, vtto plant (a cutting); to strike
  3. 3.
    v5s, vtto arrange (flowers)
  4. 4.
    v5s, vtto wear (a sword) in one's belt
  5. 5.
    v5s, vtto shut; to close; to lock; to fasten

Kanji breakdown

挿
N510 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

彼はボタンの穴に花を挿した。

He stuck a flower in his buttonhole.

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挿すさす

to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt

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