Translation and Meaning of: 指 - yubi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 指 (yubi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: yubi
Kana: ゆび
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: finger
Meaning in English: finger
Definition: The part that is at the tip of your hand.
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Explanation and Etymology - (指) yubi
The Japanese word 指 (yubi) means "finger" in English. It is composed of the characters 指, which can be translated as "point" or "indicate". The etymology of the word goes back to ancient Chinese, where the character 指 was used to represent the action of pointing with the finger. Over time, the character came to be used to represent the finger itself, and this same evolution occurred in the Japanese language. Nowadays, 指 is a very common word in the Japanese vocabulary, being used in many everyday situations.How to Write in Japanese - (指) yubi
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (指) yubi:
Synonyms and Similar - (指) yubi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
指示; 手指; 指先; 指摘; 指導; 指図; 指揮; 指名; 指定; 指輪; 指令; 指南; 指針; 指標; 指示器; 指紋; 指先立てる; 指差す; 指摘する; 指導する; 指図する; 指揮する; 指名する; 指定する; 指輪する; 指令する; 指南する; 指針する; 指標する; 指示器する; 指紋する.
Words containing: 指
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ゆびさす
Romaji: yubisasu
Translation / Meaning:
point at
Kana: ゆびわ
Romaji: yubiwa
Translation / Meaning:
(finger ring
Kana: めざす
Romaji: mezasu
Translation / Meaning:
search; keep an eye out
Kana: ひとさしゆび
Romaji: hitosashiyubi
Translation / Meaning:
index finger
Kana: ちゅうし
Romaji: chuushi
Translation / Meaning:
middle finger
Kana: しれい
Romaji: shirei
Translation / Meaning:
orders; instructions; directive
Kana: してい
Romaji: shitei
Translation / Meaning:
designation; specification; assignment; pointing at
Kana: してき
Romaji: shiteki
Translation / Meaning:
pointing out; identification
Kana: しどう
Romaji: shidou
Translation / Meaning:
leadership; guidance; training
Kana: しじ
Romaji: shiji
Translation / Meaning:
recommendation; instruction; directions
Words with the same pronunciation: ゆび yubi
Example Sentences - (指) yubi
Below are some example sentences:
頂点を目指して努力し続ける。
Chouten wo mezashite doryoku shitsuzukeru
Keep striving to reach the top.
Keep aiming for the top.
- 頂点 - top, peak
- を - direct object particle
- 目指して - aim, aim
- 努力 - effort, commitment
- し続ける - keep doing
人差し指で指し示す。
Hitosashiyubi de sashishimesu
Point with the index finger.
Point with your index finger.
- 人 (hito) - person
- 差し指 (sashiyubi) - index finger
- で (de) - with
- 指し示す (sashimesasu) - to point
下位のポジションから上を目指す。
Kawai no pojishon kara ue o mezasu
Aiming high from a lower position.
Aim from the bottom position.
- 下位 - means "inferior position".
- の - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two words.
- ポジション - word borrowed from English meaning "position".
- から - particle that indicates origin or starting point.
- 上 - means "superior".
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 目指す - verb meaning "to aim" or "to aim for".
この書類には指定されたフォーマットに従って記入してください。
Kono shorui ni wa shitei sareta formatto ni shitagatte kinyuu shite kudasai
Please complete this document in the specified format.
Complete this document according to the specified format.
- この - this
- 書類 - document
- には - indicates a location or target
- 指定された - specified
- フォーマット - Format
- に従って - according to
- 記入してください - fill in
私は昇進を目指して頑張ります。
Watashi wa shōshin o mezashite ganbarimasu
I will strive to get promoted.
I will do my best to promote.
- 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 昇進 (shoushin) - Japanese noun meaning "promotion"
- を (wo) - object particle indicating the direct object of the action
- 目指して (mezashite) - Japanese verb meaning "to aim" or "to aim for"
- 頑張ります (ganbarimasu) - Japanese verb meaning "to do one's best" or "to strive"
指摘されたことを真剣に受け止めます。
Shitoku sareta koto wo shinken ni uketomemasu
I take what has been pointed out seriously.
- 指摘されたこと - "Pointed things"
- を - object particle
- 真剣に - "Sincerely"
- 受け止めます - "Accept"
完璧を目指す。
Kanpeki wo mezasu
Aiming for perfection.
Aim for perfection.
- 完璧 (kanpeki) - perfection
- を (wo) - object particle
- 目指す (mezasu) - aim, target
勝ちを目指して頑張ります。
Kachi wo mezashite ganbarimasu
I will strive to achieve victory.
I will do my best to win.
- 勝ち - victory
- を - object particle
- 目指して - aiming, aiming
- 頑張ります - I will do my best, I will try
この指令に従って行動してください。
Kono shirei ni shitagatte kōdō shite kudasai
Please follow these instructions and take the necessary action.
Please act according to this command.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 指令 - noun that means "order" or "instruction"
- に - particle that indicates the target or destination of the action
- 従って - adverb that means "according to" or "as"
- 行動 - noun that means "action" or "behavior"
- して - verb form of the verb "suru" meaning "to do"
- ください - polite form of the verb "kudasai" which means "please"
真空は空気のない状態を指します。
Shinkuu wa kuuki no nai joutai wo shimeshimasu
Vacuum refers to a state without air.
- Input - - - Please provide data entry into the system.
- 真空 - - - Japanese word that means "vacuum".
- は - - - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 空気 - - - Japanese word that means "air".
- の - - - Japanese particle indicating possession or relationship.
- ない - - - Japanese adjective that means "nonexistent".
- 状態 - - - Japanese word that means "state" or "condition".
- を - - - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 指します - - - Japanese verb that means "indicate" or "point".
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "finger" é "(指) yubi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
