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.
彼はパスポートを示した。
He showed his passport.
先生が実験の手順を示して
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.
時計の針が3時を示している。
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.
このデータは改善の傾向を示している。
This data indicates a trend of improvement.
赤信号は停止を示す。
A red light signifies stop.