差し

さし

between (e.g. two people)

Also a form of

Meanings

also 指し · 差 · 指

  1. noun between (e.g. two people); face to face
  2. hindrance; impediment
  3. usually in kana, noh arrhythmic section of recitative
  4. hanafuda, mahjong playing with only 2 players
  5. prefix prefix used for stress or emphasis
  6. counter counter for traditional dance songs

also 尺 · 指し

  1. noun ruler; measure

Its kanji

In sentences

横よこから口くちを差さしはさむな。 Don't cut in with your remarks. #188525

雲くもが晴はれて陽ようが差さし始はじめた。 The clouds cleared up and let the sun shine. #189373