指
1. Meaning and Reading
- finger, point, indicate
- Onyomi : し
- Kunyomi : ゆび, さす
2. Kanji Explanation
- 匕 : seated person
- 扌 : hand
- 日 : sun
A person (匕) pointing at the sun (日) with the hand (扌), giving rise to the meanings ‘finger’ and ‘to point’.
3. Example Words
指
ゆび
finger
指を怪我した。
I injured my finger.
指す
さす
to point at
地図で場所を指す。
Point to a place on the map.
指示
しじ
instruction
先生の指示に従う。
Follow the teacher’s instructions.
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