Japanese symbol for “thimble”
指貫
ゆびぬき
Romaji: yubinuki
thimble
In Japanese, thimble is 指貫, read ゆびぬき (yubinuki).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n thimble
Written forms: 指貫、指ぬき、指貫き. Readings: ゆびぬき.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “thimble”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| シンブル | シンブル shinburu | thimble |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 指定 | してい shitei | designation; specification; assignment |
| 指導 | しどう shidou | guidance; leadership; instruction |
| 指摘 | してき shiteki | pointing out; identification |
| 指示 | しじ shiji | indication; denotation; designation |
| 指揮 | しき shiki | command; direction; supervision |
| 指輪 | ゆびわ yubiwa | (finger) ring |
| 一貫 | いっかん ikkan | consistency; coherence; integration |
| 貫通 | かんつう kantsuu | passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating |
See also: Chinese symbol for “thimble”.
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