English–Japanese
“thumb” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajioyayubi
Example
親指でボタンを押します。oya yubi de bo ta n o o shi ma su
I press the button with my thumb.
How to say “thumb” in Japanese
“Thumb” in Japanese is 親指 (oyayubi).
Refers to the short, thick finger set apart from the other fingers and used for grasping, pressing, and pointing.
Example sentences with 親指
彼は親指と人差し指で紙をつまみます。kare wa oya yubi to hito sa shi yubi de kami o tsu ma mi ma su
He pinches the paper between his thumb and index finger.
Tips for using 親指
- The English word thumb appears in thumbs-up, where raising this finger signals approval, making the body-part meaning part of a familiar gesture.