Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 拇指(ぼし) in Japanese

拇指, 母指
Kana Reading
ぼし
Romaji
boshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    thumb; big toe


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

5 strokes

mother

On'Yomi: ボ

Kun'Yomi: はは, も

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: ゆび, さ.す, -さ.し

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8 strokes

thumb

On'Yomi: ボ

Kun'Yomi: おやゆび

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