薬指
Meanings
1
ring finger; fourth finger
The finger between the middle finger and little finger. In piano playing, it is often called the fourth finger.
A beautiful ring sparkled on her ring finger.
When playing the piano, the fourth finger is harder to move than the other fingers.
2
fourth toe
The toe next to the little toe. Less common than the finger sense; usually clear from context.
I got a small blister on my fourth toe.
Usage patterns
- 薬指に〈物〉をはめるto put (a ring) on one's ring finger
She wears a ring on her ring finger.
- 薬指を骨折するto break one's ring finger
I fell and broke my ring finger.