Kanji 指: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)
Key takeaways
Kanji 指: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 指
finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using your hand (扌) to point toward your intent (旨) or meaning. A finger is the essential tool we use to indicate or point out a specific direction.
