English–Japanese
“insert” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisasu
Example
プラグをコンセントに挿します。pu ra gu o ko n se n to ni sa shi ma su
I insert the plug into the outlet.
How to say “insert” in Japanese
“Insert” in Japanese is 挿す (sasu).
It describes placing a slender object into a space or opening so that it goes inside.
Example sentences with 挿す
鍵を鍵穴に挿して、ゆっくり右に回します。kagi o kagi ana ni sa shi te yu kku ri migi ni mawa shi ma su
I insert the key into the keyhole and slowly turn it to the right.
Tips for using 挿す
- In Japanese writing, 挿す (sasu) is used for putting a plug into an outlet, while 刺す (sasu) usually describes piercing, even though both are read sasu.