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

  • 中指を曲げる

    to bend one's middle finger

    中指を立てる

    to raise one's middle finger

    中指を使う

    to use one's middle finger

Context Sentences

ネコに中指をなめられました。

A cat licked my middle finger.

中指にタコができちゃいました。

I got a callus on my middle finger.

中指を立てるんじゃない!

Don’t stick out your middle finger!

Kanji Composition