big toe; great toe; hallux
Anatomical term for the big toe. Used in medical contexts; in everyday speech 親指 (おやゆび) is more common.
The base of my big toe hurts.
Hallux valgus is a condition where the big toe becomes deformed.
Common kanji spelling for the big toe in anatomical contexts. 母 suggests 'main' or 'mother' and 趾 means 'toe'.
Alternate kanji spelling using 拇 (thumb/big toe). Less common than 母趾 but still used in medical texts.
From 母 (mother/main) and 趾 (toe), reflecting the big toe's primary role. The alternate spelling 拇趾 uses 拇 (thumb/big toe).