What does 小指 in Japanese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 小指 in Japanese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 小指 in Japanese.

The word 小指 in Japanese means 小指, 小指. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 小指

小指

(informal (little finger)

小指

(smallest digit of the hand)

先週クリケットをしていて小指を骨折してしまった。この指輪は小さすぎて薬指に入らないので小指にはめている。
I broke my little finger playing cricket last week. The ring's too small for my ring finger so I wear it on my little finger.

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