English–Japanese
“fist” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikobushi
Example
彼は拳を握ります。kare wa kobushi o nigi ri ma su
He clenches his fist.
How to say “fist” in Japanese
“Fist” in Japanese is 拳 (kobushi).
It describes the compact shape made when the fingers fold tightly into the palm.
Example sentences with 拳
彼女は友達と拳を軽く合わせてあいさつします。kano jo wa tomo dachi to kobushi o karu ku a wa se te a i sa tsu shi ma su
She greets her friend with a light fist bump.
Tips for using 拳
- In English, fist appears in fist bump, a greeting in which two people touch their closed hands together.