Kanji read さす

4 jōyō kanji take the reading さす. Compare how their meanings differ.

• 指す

  ゆび。 ゆびさす。さす。

  finger, point to, indicate, put into

  9 strokes

• 差す

  違い。 減算の結果。 劣っている。異なっている。

  distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy

  10 strokes

• 刺す

  さす。

  thorn, pierce, stab, prick

  8 strokes

• 挿す

  さす、さしはさむ。

  insert, put in, graft, wear (sword)

  10 strokes

infoOnly readings listed in the jōyō kanji table are included. Adding readings outside the table would bury the distinctions that matter in everyday writing.