指ゆびの腹はら

expression, noun

finger pad; ball of a finger

Refers to the fleshy, cushion-like part of the fingertip, opposite the nail. Used in everyday contexts like touchscreens, massage, or describing how to press something.

• スマホの画が面めんを指ゆびの腹はらでなぞる。

  Trace the smartphone screen with the pad of your finger.

• 指ゆびの腹はらで優やさしくマッサージする。

  Gently massage with the ball of your finger.