指紋
Meanings
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fingerprint
Refers to the pattern of ridges on a fingertip, used for identification. Common in forensic, security, and everyday contexts.
The police collected fingerprints at the scene.
I unlock my smartphone with fingerprint authentication.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に指紋がつくa fingerprint gets left on something
There were fingerprints on the glass.
- 指紋を採取するto collect fingerprints (e.g. for investigation)
The police collected fingerprints from the scene.
- 指紋を照合するto match/compare fingerprints
The system automatically matches fingerprints.
- 指紋を残すto leave one's fingerprints (behind)
The culprit didn't leave any fingerprints at the scene.