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forefinger in Japanese

forefinger in Japanese is 人差し指, 食指 — forefinger means the finger next to the thumb; the index finger.

forefinger in Japanese

人差し指
noun
Pronounced: hitosashiyubi
(human, _, anatomy) The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.
食指
noun
Pronounced: shokushi
(human, _, anatomy) The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

What does "forefinger" mean?

  1. noun The finger next to the thumb; the index finger.
    "She pointed at the map with her forefinger."
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forefinger in a sentence

  • She pointed at the map with her forefinger.

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What is "forefinger" in Japanese?

"forefinger" in Japanese is 人差し指, 食指. forefinger means: The finger next to the thumb; the index finger.

How do you pronounce 人差し指?

"forefinger" in Japanese is 人差し指, pronounced "hitosashiyubi".

How do you use "forefinger" in a sentence?

Example: "She pointed at the map with her forefinger." In Japanese, "forefinger" is 人差し指, 食指.

Are there other ways to say "forefinger" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "forefinger": 人差し指, 食指.

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