寒さで指の感覚がなくなった。
My fingers lost sensation due to the cold.
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Example sentences
I accidentally cut my finger with a knife while cooking.
彼女の指はとても細くて綺麗だ。
Her fingers are very slender and beautiful.
彼は指で駅の方向を指した
He pointed towards the station with his finger.
彼は指を折って出席者の数を数えた。
He counted the number of attendees by folding his fingers.
指にとげが刺さった。
A splinter stuck in my finger.
両足の指を怪我してしまった。
I injured the toes of both feet.
指を深く切ってしまい、なかなか出血が止まらなかった。
I cut my finger deeply, and the bleeding wouldn't stop.
痛っ！足の指を角にぶつけちゃった。
Ouch! I stubbed my toe on the corner.
指をくわえて見ているだけだった。
I was just watching helplessly/with envy.
Usage Notes
Refers to the digits of the hands or feet. While '指' is commonly used for both, '趾' specifically refers to toes in more formal or anatomical contexts.
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