This is the 4642nd most frequent Japanese word.
指す
"指す" means "to point" or "to indicate."
指す is used to mean 'point to' or 'indicate' in this sentence.
時計の針が午後三時を指している。
The clock's hands are pointing to three in the afternoon.
指す is used to mean 'point to' or 'indicate' in this sentence.
地図を指して目的地を説明した。
I pointed to the map and explained the destination.
指す is used to mean 'indicate' or 'point to' in this sentence, specifically referencing a direction.