指ゆびを差さす

expression, godan verb (-su)

point at; indicate with a finger

Literal physical action of extending a finger toward someone or something. Often used when identifying a person or object.

See also: 指差す

• 彼かれは地ち図ずを指ゆびを差さして、目もく的てき地ちを教おしえてくれた。

  He pointed at the map and showed me the destination.

• 人ひとを指ゆびを差さすのは失しつ礼れいだ。

  It's rude to point at people.

expression, godan verb (-su)

talk behind someone's back; backbite

Idiomatic use: metaphorically 'pointing a finger' at someone who is not present, implying gossip or criticism. Often used in negative contexts.

• 陰かげで人ひとを指ゆびを差さすようなことはやめなさい。

  Stop talking about people behind their backs.

• 彼かの女じょはいつも誰だれかのことを指ゆびを差さしてばかりいる。

  She's always backbiting about someone.