親指 (おやゆび, oyayubi) Japanese meaning: thumb | KotomoraHe gave a thumbs-up sign.
Usage patterns
親指を立てるto give a thumbs-up
He gave a thumbs-up and said 'nice'.
〈物〉を親指で押すto press something with one's thumb
I pressed the button with my thumb.
親指と人差し指で〈物〉をつまむto pinch something between the thumb and index finger
I picked up the tiny part between my thumb and index finger.
親指をしゃぶるto suck one's thumb (esp. of a baby)
The baby is sleeping while sucking its thumb.
