English–Japanese
“point at” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyubisasu
Example
子どもは空の星を指差します。ko do mo wa sora no hoshi o yubi sa shi ma su
The child points at a star in the sky.
How to say “point at” in Japanese
“Point at” in Japanese is 指差す (yubisasu).
Means directing attention to a person or thing by extending a finger toward it.
Example sentences with 指差す
彼女は駅の方向を指差します。kano jo wa eki no hō kō o yubi sa shi ma su
She points toward the station.
Tips for using 指差す
- English learners may notice that Japanese uses 指差す (yubisasu) for the visible finger gesture, while English point out commonly means drawing attention to a fact or mistake.