中指（なかゆび、nakayubi）
- middle finger

The word 中指 means "middle finger" in English. It refers to the third finger on the human hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger. The literal translation of the kanji is "middle finger": 中 (naka) meaning "middle," and 指 (yubi) meaning "finger."

⚫︎ 中指を立てないでください。 Translation: Please don't give the middle finger. ⚫︎ 彼は怒って、相手に中指を立てた。 Translation: He got angry and gave his opponent the middle finger.

⚫︎ This word is used to refer to the middle finger in various contexts, including anatomy, gestures, and offensive expressions. ⚫︎ It is often used in situations where the speaker wants to be precise about which finger they are referring to, or when describing actions involving the middle finger, such as pointing or making a rude gesture. ⚫︎ Be mindful that the gesture of raising the 中指 is considered highly impolite and offensive in many cultures, including Japan, so use it with extreme caution.

⚫︎ The word is typically written with the kanji 中指. ⚫︎ The reading is なかゆび in hiragana. ⚫︎ There are no other common ways to write this word. ⚫︎ Okurigana is not applicable.

⚫︎ There are no direct synonyms for "middle finger" in Japanese that are commonly used.

⚫︎ 小指 (こゆび) - little finger/pinky ⚫︎ 人差し指 (ひとさしゆび) - index finger ⚫︎ 薬指 (くすりゆび) - ring finger ⚫︎ 親指 (おやゆび) - thumb

彼は、彼女が話している最中に、無意識に《中指を触っていた。》 ・Translation: He unconsciously touched his middle finger while she was talking. ・Explanation: This sentence describes someone touching their middle finger.

あの人は《中指を立てるのが癖だ。》 ・Translation: That person has a habit of giving the middle finger. ・Explanation: This sentence describes someone's habit of using the rude gesture.

⚫︎ The word 中指 is formed from two kanji: 中 (naka), meaning "middle", and 指 (yubi), meaning "finger". ⚫︎ The combination of these kanji directly describes the location of the finger.