Definition of 差し (さし)

差し

さし

sashi

noun
1.
between (e.g. two people), face to face
2.
hindrance, impediment
3.
arrhythmic section of recitative in noh music(usually kana, music term)
prefix
4.
prefix used for stress or emphasis
counter
5.
counter for traditional dance songs
Other readings:
指し【さし】
【さし】
【さし】
サシ
Related Kanji
distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)