親指
おやゆび
oyayubi
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 55 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
親指 (おやゆび (oyayubi)) means "Thumb". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Thumb
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Example Sentences
親指を立てるのは、良い合図だ。
おやゆびをたてるのは、よいあいずだ。
Holding up your thumb is a good sign.
親指と人差し指でものをつまむ。
おやゆびとひとさしゆびでものをつまむ。
I pick things up with my thumb and index finger.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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