thumb in Japanese
thumb in Japanese is 親指 — thumb means the short, thick digit of the hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
thumb in Japanese
親指
Pronounced: oyayubi
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
What does "thumb" mean?
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noun The short, thick digit of the hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
"He hurt his thumb while opening a jar."
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verb To flip through the pages of something quickly.
"She thumbed through the magazine while waiting."
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verb To hitchhike by signaling with the thumb.
"He thumbed a ride to the next town."
thumb in a sentence
- He hurt his thumb while opening a jar.
- She gave a thumbs-up to signal approval.
- She thumbed through the magazine while waiting.
- He thumbed a ride to the next town.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "thumb" in Japanese?
"thumb" in Japanese is 親指. thumb means: The short, thick digit of the hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
How do you pronounce 親指?
"thumb" in Japanese is 親指, pronounced "oyayubi".
How do you use "thumb" in a sentence?
Example: "He hurt his thumb while opening a jar." In Japanese, "thumb" is 親指.
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