親指
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Base noun form. Refers to the thumb, the first digit of the hand. No conjugation needed; use with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『を』 (o, object marker). Example: 『親指を立てる』 (oyayubi o tateru, 'to give a thumbs-up').
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At a clinic, User is consulting with Dr. Tanaka about a minor hand injury, discussing body parts and recovery tips.
親指
おやゆび
thumb
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of a parent's thumb — 'oya' means 'parent' in Japanese, and the thumb is like the 'parent finger' because it's the biggest. 'Oya' + 'thumb' → 『親指』 (oyayubi, 'thumb').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, the thumb is often used in gestures, such as pointing to oneself (meaning 'me') or in counting (where the thumb represents number one). It's also associated with strength and dexterity in traditional arts like calligraphy.
Forms
Base: 親指Base noun form. Refers to the thumb, the first digit of the hand. No conjugation needed; use with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『を』 (o, object marker). Example: 『親指を立てる』 (oyayubi o tateru, 'to give a thumbs-up').