指
Kanji · N2
指 / finger
Kanji for finger, point to, or indicate.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ゆび、さ.す、-さ.し | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
指 carries the meaning finger, point to, or indicate.
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Common compounds with 指
指定するしていする
指摘するしてきする
指圧しあつshiatsu / acupressure / form of Japanese finger-pressure therapy
指揮者しきしゃconductor
指先ゆびさきfingertip / finger
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