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指
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
ゆび・さ.す・-さ.し
yubi / sasu / sashi
finger · point to · indicate · put into · play (chess) · measure (ruler)
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Details
Strokes9
Frequency#155
Radical手hand(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
指=
扌旨
hand + 旨
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and purport. Hand showing intent.
Symbolism
Guidance, instruction, finger. Represents pointing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
陣頭指揮
じんとうしき
taking command of a corps in a battle; command exercised by the leader of a group; taking command of a corps in a battle
Proverbs & Idioms
指をくわえて見る
ゆびをくわえてみる
To watch with fingers in mouth
Looking on enviously without participating