Japanese word

挿す

Pronunciation

Romajisasu

Meaning

  • verbinsert

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.

Illustration for 挿す (insert)

More examples

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.

Core concept

It describes placing a slender object into a space or opening so that it goes inside.

Common phrases

  • コンセントにコードを挿すko n se n to ni kō do o sa su

    plug a cord into an outlet

  • 鍵穴に鍵を挿すkagi ana ni kagi o sa su

    insert a key into a keyhole

  • 投入口にカードを挿すtō nyū kuchi ni kā do o sa su

    insert a card into a slot

Similar words

差し込むsashikomu: To insert a narrow object into an opening until it is inside.
入れるireru: To cause something to be inside a container, area, or opening.
突っ込むtsukkomu: To force an object into a space, often in a rough or quick way.

Definition in Japanese

細長い物などを、物の中やすき間に入れる。hoso naga i mono na do o mono no naka ya su ki ma ni i re ru

Word origin

挿す (sasu) is a native Japanese verb, and 挿 (sō, "insert") is the kanji used to write its meaning.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

Related words

  • 挿し方sashikataway of insertingnoun

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