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[おや(親)·ゆび(指)]
oyayubi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[おやゆび(指)]
oyayubi
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Root Words:

[おや(親) + ゆび(指)]
oya + yubi

English Meaning(s) for 親指

noun
  1. thumb
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Definition and Synonyms for 親指

Pollex the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
Synonyms: さし, 拇指, 指, 親指

Meanings for each kanji in 親指

» parent; intimacy; relative; familiarity; dealer (cards)
» finger; point to; indicate; put into; play (chess); measure (ruler)

Categories 親指 is a member of

Finger any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
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Sample Sentences for 親指

Tom played a waltz on the piano using only his thumbs and Mary was very impressed.
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He accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer.
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My thumbnail ripped off.
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I pricked my thumb with a needle.
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The glove has a hole in the thumb.
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