“Pointer” in Japanese
Short answer
Pointer in Japanese is “指し棒” (sashibou). Full meaning: pointer, pointing stick.
Other ways to say “Pointer” in Japanese
ポインタ
pointa pointer (dog breed), English pointer; pointer (rod), pointing stick; (mouse) pointer, mouse cursor
指示棒
shijibou pointer, pointing stick
さし棒
sashibou pointer, pointing stick
指針
shishin needle (compass, gauge, etc.), hand (clock), indicator, pointer, index; guiding principle, guideline, guide
鞭
muchi whip, lash, scourge; stick, cane, rod, pointer
むち
muchi whip, lash, scourge; stick, cane, rod, pointer
ムチ
muchi whip, lash, scourge; stick, cane, rod, pointer
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