さ
挿
　
す

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to insert, to put in.
  2. to plant (a cutting), to strike.
  3. to arrange (flowers).
  4. to wear (a sword) in one's belt.
  5. to shut, to close, to lock, to fasten.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
さ
挿
　
す
 挿す さす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

insert, put in, graft
ソウ　さ.す　はさ.む (9th, N1)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
to separate the grain from the husk
ソウ　ショウ　うすじく
dry, parch, ebb
ひ.る　カン　ほ.す (6th, N2)
mortar
うす　キュウ　グ (11th)