指先(ゆびさき)

ゆびさき
noun
fingertip
1. fingertip, tip of the finger
The end or tip of a finger. Used both literally (physical fingertip) and in expressions describing delicate actions, sensations, or fine motor skills.
指先(ゆびさき)が冷(つめ)たい。
My fingertips are cold.
指先(ゆびさき)で軽(かる)く触(ふ)れた。
I touched it lightly with my fingertip.
職人(しょくにん)の指先(ゆびさき)から生(う)まれる繊細(せんさい)な作品(さくひん)に感動(かんどう)した。
I was moved by the delicate works created by the craftsman's fingertips.

USAGE:
指先(ゆびさき) is a compound of 指(ゆび) (finger) and 先(さき) (tip). It often appears in descriptions of delicate work, physical sensations, or skillful handling. In Japanese, 指先(ゆびさき) can also refer to toe tips, though this usage is less common.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 指先(ゆびさき)が器用(きよう): to be dexterous
  • 指先(ゆびさき)で触(さわ)る: to touch with one's fingertips
  • 指先(ゆびさき)まで神経(しんけい)が行(い)き届(とど)く: to pay attention to every detail
  • 冷(つめ)たい指先(ゆびさき): cold fingertips
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