Meaning

Primary

Middle Finger

Alternatives

Second Finger, Middle Toe

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The middle finger is the middle finger, of course! And because we don't see the difference, it's your middle toe too. Stick that up the next time someone makes you mad.

Reading

なかゆび
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi readings from both kanji, probably because it includes body parts. You know them both already, so now you know this too!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 中指の下

    below the middle finger, underneath the middle finger

    中指の先

    tip of the middle finger

    中指の付け根

    base of the middle finger

Context Sentences

の良犬に中指をかまれました。

A stray dog bit my second finger.

右手の中指に出来たタコが、かなりかたくなってきてます。

My callus on the middle finger on my right hand is getting pretty hard.

中指を立てるんじゃない!

Don’t stick out your middle finger!

Kanji Composition