指ゆびを詰つめる

expression, ichidan verb

cut off a finger (as an apology)

Refers to the yakuza practice of yubitsume, where a member severs a finger joint to atone for a mistake or show loyalty. Not used for accidental injury.

See also: 指詰め

• 彼かれは組くみ長ちょうに謝しゃ罪ざいするため、指ゆびを詰つめた。

  He cut off his finger to apologize to the boss.

expression, ichidan verb

catch one's finger (in a door, etc.)

Kansai dialect expression for getting a finger caught or pinched. In standard Japanese, 指を挟む is more common.

• ドアで指ゆびを詰つめてもうた。

  I caught my finger in the door. (Kansai dialect)