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指
指 (readings: し, ゆび, さ; Japanese kanji) means “finger / to point”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 指定 (designation).
What does 指 mean?
| Kanji | 指 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | finger / to point |
| Readings | し, ゆび, さ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 指
指 is read し or ゆび or さ depending on the word.
Example words with 指
| Example | 指定 (designation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14