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指
finger · point · indicate
N3On: しKun: ゆび、さす
Memory Aid
'Shi' — Imagine a **SHI**p's captain pointing the way with his finger.
The top part of 旨 looks like a spoon (匕) and a sun/day (日). Think of a hand (手) pointing out the window at the sunny day, or pointing to a delicious meal (旨 also means delicious).
Vocabulary
指ゆびfinger, toe
指すさすto point, to indicate
指輪ゆびわring (for a finger)
指導しどうguidance, leadership
指定していdesignation, specification
Example Sentences
彼は指を怪我しました。
He injured his finger.
地図で場所を指してください。
Please point out the location on the map.
彼女はきれいな指輪をしています。
She is wearing a beautiful ring.
先生が生徒たちを指導します。
The teacher guides the students.