How to say 'Finger' in Japanese | 指

Wondering how to say 'Finger' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Finger is 'Yubi', written as 指 in Japanese.'Finger' in hiragana is ゆび.

word

指

Meaning

Finger

Reading

ゆび

yubi

Kanji

指Finger

Explanation

The Japanese noun '指 (ゆび)' refers to a 'finger'. It is used to describe the digits on a hand, and can also refer to toes in certain contexts, though '足の指 (あしのゆび)' is more specific for toes. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be found in various expressions. For example: my finger hurts「指が痛い」(ゆびがいたい). She pointed with her finger「彼女は指で指した」(かのじょはゆびでさした). The word can also be used metaphorically, such as in '指を差す (ゆびをさす)', which means 'to point at' or 'to accuse'.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1159

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 指

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

指

Meaning

Finger

Words Related to 指 Through the Kanji 指

These 16 Words contain the Kanji 指 as well.

word

目指す

Meaning

Aim

word

指示

Meaning

Instruction

word

指す

Meaning

Point

word

小指

Meaning

Pinkie

word

指定

Meaning

Designation

word

薬指

Meaning

Ring finger

word

親指

Meaning

Thumb

word

指摘

Meaning

Pointing out

word

指導

Meaning

Guidance

word

指揮

Meaning

Command

word

指標

Meaning

Indicator

word

指差す

Meaning

Point

word

人差し指

Meaning

Index finger

word

中指

Meaning

Finger, Middle

word

指先

Meaning

Fingertip

word

指輪

Meaning

Ring

Learn the Word 指

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Yubi' (指) mean?

'Yubi' means 'Finger' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.