指 紋(しもん)

しもん

noun

fingerprint

1. fingerprint

The unique pattern of ridges on a person's fingertip, or the impression left by touching a surface. Used in criminal investigation, identification, and modern technology (fingerprint scanners).

指紋(しもん)で犯人(はんにん)を特定(とくてい)した。

They identified the culprit by fingerprints.

スマートフォンの指紋(しもん)認証(にんしょう)でロックを解除(かいじょ)する。

I unlock my phone using fingerprint authentication.

現場(げんば)に残(のこ)された指紋(しもん)を採取(さいしゅ)して、データベースと照合(しょうごう)した。

They collected the fingerprints left at the scene and cross-referenced them with the database.

Usage

指紋(しもん) is used in both crime/forensic contexts and everyday technology contexts (biometric authentication). The word has become increasingly common with the spread of fingerprint-based device security.

Common collocations

指紋(しもん)を採(と)る: to take fingerprints
指紋(しもん)認証(にんしょう): fingerprint authentication
指紋(しもん)が残(のこ)る: fingerprints remain
指紋(しもん)を照合(しょうごう)する: to match fingerprints
指紋(しもん)を拭(ふ)き取(と)る: to wipe off fingerprints

Related Words

Compare: 掌紋(しょうもん) (palm print)

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