English–Japanese

“ring finger” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikusuriyubi

Example

薬指を見せてください。kusuri yubi o mi se te ku da sa i

Please show me your ring finger.

Illustration for 薬指 (ring finger)

How to say “ring finger” in Japanese

“Ring finger” in Japanese is 薬指 (kusuriyubi).

It identifies the fourth finger of the hand, positioned between the middle finger and the little finger.

Full entry for 薬指: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 薬指

結婚指輪は薬指にはめる人が多いです。kek kon yubi wa wa kusuri yubi ni ha me ru hito ga ō i de su

Many people wear their wedding ring on their ring finger.

Tips for using 薬指

  • In Japanese wedding customs, 結婚指輪 (kekkon yubiwa) is commonly worn on the 薬指 (kusuriyubi), much as a wedding ring is worn on the ring finger in English-speaking cultures.

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