日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N3

Meaningsfinger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess)
On'yomi
Kun'yomiゆび、さ、-さ
Strokes9
Radical

手書きメモYour own note

Finger; to point; to direct; to instruct; point to; indicate; direct

Compounds

  • finger, toe, digit

  • to indicate, to show, to point to

  • to point, to nominate, to select someone, to specify some person

  • to point at

  • instruction, directive, indication, denotation, designation, instructions

  • needle (compass, gauge, etc.), hand (clock), indicator, pointer

  • index, index number, indicator, exponent

  • designation, specification, assignment, appointment

  • point out, mention, indication, remark, pointing out, identification

  • guidance, instruction, coaching, leadership, direction

  • indicator, benchmark, Indicator/Index, index, indices

  • (finger) ring

Example sentences

  • I received new instructions from my supervisor.

  • We aim to improve quality.

  • multiple issues were pointed out

  • The manager's instructions were vague, causing confusion.

  • To set performance indicators

  • It's over between us. Give me back my ring!

  • Even people who don't believe in the Catholic church venerate the Pope as a symbolic leader.

  • When the counter value reaches the assigned 'lucky-number' it displays a congratulatory message.