示す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 示す | 示さない |
| Polite | 示します | 示しません |
| Past polite | 示しました | 示しませんでした |
| Past | 示した | 示さなかった |
| Te-form | 示して | 示さないで |
| Desire | 示したい | 示したくない |
| Potential | 示せる | 示せない |
| Passive | 示される | 示されない |
| Causative | 示させる | 示させない |
| Causative passive | 示させられる | 示させられない |
| Volitional | 示そう | |
| Polite volitional | 示しましょう | |
| Imperative | 示せ | 示すな |
| Conditional | 示せば | 示さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 示したら | 示さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
show; demonstrate; make apparent
Broad use for physically showing something, demonstrating a method, or making a fact or feeling evident.
He showed his passport.
The teacher demonstrated the procedure for the experiment.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
point out; point to
Used when a finger, clock hand, needle, or similar indicator physically points to something.
The clock hands are pointing to 3 o'clock.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
indicate; represent; signify; display
Used for abstract indication: data, signs, symbols, or results that represent or signify something.
This data indicates a trend of improvement.
A red light signifies stop.
He showed an attitude of opposition.
The lawyer presented evidence.
The arrow points to the exit.
The thermometer showed 38 degrees.
The data indicates an increase in sales.
示す is a plain, direct way to say 'show' or 'indicate', while 物語る suggests that evidence or circumstances reveal something almost like telling a story.
示す is a common, neutral verb for showing or indicating something, while 呈する is formal and used mainly in written or official contexts to display qualities or states.
示す means 'to show/indicate' in a general sense (including data, evidence, or gestures), whereas 指差す is limited to the specific act of pointing with a finger.
示す is a broader, more neutral verb for indicating or showing something, while 表する is restricted to formal expressions of feeling or intent.
arrange beforehand; prearrange; conspire