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差し付ける (さしつける) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
ichidan verb, transitive verb
point at ; hold under one's nose
Used for pointing a gun, sword, or similar object at someone, or thrusting something close to someone's face. Often implies a threatening or confrontational gesture.
し
付つ
け
た
。
He thrust the evidence photo under his nose.
Written forms 差さ し 付つ ける
さしつける Usage 100%
差さ しつける
Common kana-mixed spelling.
差さし 付つ ける
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; less common.
Kanji 差 distinction, difference, variation 付 adhere, attach, refer to Similar words 突つ き 付つ ける 突き付ける also means to thrust something at someone, but it emphasizes a sharper, more forceful motion, often used for presenting demands or evidence. 差し付ける focuses more on pointing or holding something close, especially a weapon.
Etymology Compound of 差し (continuative form of 差す, 'to point, thrust') + 付ける ('to attach, apply'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning follows naturally from the components.
