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Meaning of 注す(さす) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

注す, 点す
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
さす
Romaji
sasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
    Meaning
    to pour; to add (liquid); to serve (drinks)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to put on (lipstick, etc.); to apply; to colour; to dye
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to light (a fire); to burn

Example Sentences

注す, 点す, さす used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
注す
Plain Polite
注します
Negative
注さない
Negative Polite
注しません

Past

Plain
注した
Plain Polite
注しました
Negative
注さなかった
Negative Polite
注しませんでした

Te

Plain
注して
Plain Polite
注しまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
注される
Plain Polite
注されます
Negative
注されない
Negative Polite
注されません

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Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 4

pour, irrigate, shed (tears), flow into, concentrate on, notes, comment, annotate

On: チュウ

Kun: そそ.ぐ, さ.す, つ.ぐ

8 strokes

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JLPT 3

spot, point, mark, speck, decimal point

On: テン

Kun: つ.ける, つ.く, た.てる, さ.す, とぼ.す, とも.す, ぼち

9 strokes

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