親指
Meanings
1
The thumb of the hand.
He gave a thumbs-up sign.
2
The largest toe of the foot.
My shoes are tight and my big toe hurts.
Usage patterns
- 親指を立てるto give a thumbs-up
He gave a thumbs-up and said 'nice'.
- 〈物〉を親指で押すto press something with one's thumb
I pressed the button with my thumb.
- 親指と人差し指で〈物〉をつまむto pinch something between the thumb and index finger
I picked up the tiny part between my thumb and index finger.
- 親指をしゃぶるto suck one's thumb (esp. of a baby)
The baby is sleeping while sucking its thumb.
Expressions
- 親指の爪thumbnail