Japanese Conversation · Level 54
90 words
Japanese word
小指
Pronunciation
Romajikoyubi
Meaning
- nounlittle finger
Example
これは右手の小指です。ko re wa migi te no ko yubi de su
This is the little finger on my right hand.
More examples
ピアノを弾くときは、小指も使います。pi a no o hi ku to ki wa ko yubi mo tsuka i ma su
When I play the piano, I also use my little finger.
Core concept
Identifies the smallest finger on the side opposite the thumb.
Common phrases
小指をぶつけるko yubi o bu tsu ke ru
bump one's little finger
小指の爪ko yubi no tsume
little fingernail
Definition in Japanese
手の五本の指のうち、親指と反対側にある最も小さい指。te no go pon no yubi no u chi oya yubi to han tai gawa ni a ru motto mo chii sa i yubi
Word origin
The compound 小指 (koyubi) combines 小 (ko, "small") and 指 (yubi, "finger").
Usage tips
- English uses both "little finger" and "pinky," and "pinky promise" refers to a promise sealed by linking little fingers.