noun
finger joint
Refers to the anatomical joint of a finger, or a mechanical joint shaped like interlocking fingers (e.g., in woodworking). Context determines which meaning is intended.
フィンガージョイントの痛みで、タイピングがつらい。
Typing is painful because of the pain in my finger joints.
この箱はフィンガージョイントで組み立てられている。
This box is assembled with finger joints.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Loanword from English 'finger joint'.