指

school; institute

Historical term

type of hakama worn in ancient times

Historical term

ancient Chinese vehicle with a compass whose needle always pointed south

to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on

to go toward; to head for

(a) look; gaze

index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger

second toe

thumb

big toe

little finger; pinky; fourth (occ. fifth) finger

little toe

middle finger; long finger; second finger; tall finger

middle toe; third toe

ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (esp. in piano-playing)

fourth toe

leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best

calling by name; designation; nomination

Also written as 指矩

carpenter's square

instigation; suggestion; manipulation; (someone's) doing

Kabuki

metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end

rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)

pitcher; water jug; watering can

Usu. not 水差し

container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)

toe

wedding ring; wedding band

the five fingers

leading five; top five

ruler; measure

engagement ring

wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai

finger

hands and fingers; hands

civic guidance; non-curricular educational guidance; medical guidance

taking command of a corps in a battle; command exercised by the leader of a group

student guidance; student counseling