thumb war in Japanese

thumb war in Japanese is 指相撲.

thumb war in Japanese

指相撲

noun

Pronounced: yubizumō

(hand game) A children's game in which the two opponents interlock each other's right- or left-handed fingers, each attempting to hold down the other's thumb.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "thumb war" in Japanese?

"thumb war" in Japanese is 指相撲.

How do you pronounce 指相撲?

"thumb war" in Japanese is 指相撲, pronounced "yubizumō".

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