Japanese Conversation · Level 64
75 words
Japanese word
中指
Pronunciation
Romajinakayubi
Meaning
- nounmiddle finger
Example
鉛筆を親指と中指で持ちます。en pitsu o oya yubi to naka yubi de mo chi ma su
I hold the pencil with my thumb and middle finger.
More examples
スマートフォンは中指で支えると、片手で持ちやすくなります。su mā to fo n wa naka yubi de sasa e ru to kata te de mo chi ya su ku na ri ma su
Supporting a smartphone with your middle finger makes it easier to hold with one hand.
Core concept
Refers to the finger at the center of the hand, between the index and ring fingers.
Common phrases
中指を立てるnaka yubi o ta te ru
raise one's middle finger
右手の中指migi te no naka yubi
right middle finger
中指の爪naka yubi no tsume
middle fingernail
Definition in Japanese
人差し指と薬指の間にある手の中央の指。hito sa shi yubi to kusuri yubi no aida ni a ru te no chū ō no yubi
Word origin
中指 (nakayubi) is a native Japanese compound of 中 (naka, "middle") and 指 (yubi, "finger").
Usage tips
- In English, middle finger can mean the digit itself or an insulting hand gesture, so the context determines which meaning applies.