finger, to point, to indicate

About this kanji

The kanji 指 primarily means "finger" and also carries the meanings "to point" or "to indicate." It is often used as a noun in words related to fingers and actions of pointing, but can also be part of verbs. Some common compounds include 指示 (しじ), which means "indication" or "instruction," 指導 (しどう), meaning "guidance" or "leadership," and 指先 (ゆびさき), referring to the "tip of the finger." This kanji is handy for expressing actions that involve fingers, like pointing to something or showing direction. Additionally, when using 指 in compounds, it often emphasizes an action being directed or indicated.

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Example sentences

• 指示された場所に行きました。

  I went to the indicated place.

Meanings across languages

English

finger, to point, to indicate

Tiếng Việt

ngón tay, chỉ, điểm

日本語

指, 指す

한국어

손가락, 가리키다, 지시하다

中文

手指, 指出, 指示

id

jari, menunjuk, mengindikasikan

th

นิ้ว, ชี้, บ่งชี้

es

dedo, apuntar, indicar

fr

doigt, pointer, indiquer

de

Finger, zeigen, anzeigen

pt

dedo, apontar, indicar

Common compounds

• 指示しじindication, instruction
• 指導しどうguidance, leadership
• 指先ゆびさきtip of the finger