示す

しめす

to show, to indicate

Also:to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.), to indicate

What does 示す mean?

示す is a Japanese verb meaning to show, to indicate in English. It can also be translated as to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.), to indicate depending on context. It is written as 示す in kanji, しめす in hiragana, and shimesu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentence

何もかも彼の有罪をしめしている。

Everything points to his guilt.