JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
指 — finger
- Reading
- シ・ゆび・さ.す・\~さ.し
- Meaning
- finger; point to; indicate; put into; play
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
指 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シ・ゆび・さ.す・\~さ.し and it means finger; point to; indicate; put into; play. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
指 appears in everyday japanese words such as 指 (finger), 中指 (middle finger) and 指令 (orders).
Japanese words containing 指
Frequently asked questions
What does 指 mean in Japanese?
指 means finger; point to; indicate; put into; play in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 指 read?
指 is read シ・ゆび・さ.す・\~さ.し. Reading it inside real words — 指 and 中指 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 指 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 指 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 指 in a word?
A common word containing 指 is 指 (ゆび) — "finger". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 指 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 指 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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