Quick answer
指 is the kanji for "Finger". A common reading is ゆび (yubi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Finger
Also : Point To · Put Into · Play (chess) · Measure (ruler)
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 指 represents 'FINGER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of finger.
On-reading: し — remember this sound by associating it with finger. Kun-reading: ゆび.
Example Sentences
方向を指示してください。
ほうこうをしじしてください。
Please give directional instruction.
プロジェクトの目標を明確に指定することで、チーム全員が同じ方向を向けます。
ぷろじぇくとのもくひょうをめいかくにしていすることで、ちーむぜんいんがおなじほうこうをむけます。
By clearly specifying the project's goals, the entire team can head in the same direction.
Vocabulary using 指
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