示す

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 示す(しめす) means to show or indicate a fact, idea, or attitude.
• Basic usage: It is used when a graph indicates a fact or someone displays opposition.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Showing something and indicating meaning
  • 見せる emphasizes letting someone see something; 示す also describes what evidence indicates or the position someone expresses.
  • 反対する姿勢を示す means to express a position of opposition.