English–Japanese
“point” in Japanese
How to say “point” in Japanese
“Point” in Japanese is 指す (sasu).
指す (sasu) centers on directing attention toward a particular person, place, or thing by showing it or aiming toward it.
Example sentences with 指す
地図を見ながら、駅の場所を指しました。chi zu o mi na ga ra eki no ba sho o sa shi ma shi ta
I pointed out the location of the station while looking at a map.
Tips for using 指す
- The verb 指す (sasu) also applies when a sign, clue, or remark indicates something, extending the idea of directing attention beyond physical gestures.
Other Japanese words for “point”
窓にカメラを向けます。mado ni ka me ra o mu ke ma su
I point the camera at the window.
これは大事なポイントです。ko re wa dai ji na po i n to de su
This is an important point.
話の旨がよく分かりました。hanashi no mune ga yo ku wa ka ri ma shi ta
I clearly understood the point of the story.
一点だけ確認してもいいですか？it ten da ke kaku nin shi te mo i i de su ka
May I confirm one point?
紙に点を打ちます。kami ni ten o u chi ma su
I put a dot on the paper.