noun

  1. between (e.g. two people), face to face.
  2. hindrance, impediment.
  3. Messages.noh.arrhythmic section of recitative. Usually written with kana alone.
  4. Messages.hanaf, messages.mahj.playing with only 2 players.

prefix

  1. prefix used for stress or emphasis.

counter

  1. counter for traditional dance songs.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
差し さし
 
指し さし
さし
さし
 
 
サシ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

distinction, difference, variation
サ さ.す (4th, N3)
sheep(羊) variant
to divide
king, rule, magnate
オウ -ノウ おお (1st, N3)
craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)
コウ ク もく (2nd, N4)