三つ指

みつゆび

Meanings

1. Noun placing three fingers of each hand on the floor (while bowing respectfully) (usu. as ～(を)ついて) See also: 正座 (しょうざ).
2. (literally: three fingers (specifically the thumb, index finger and middle finger))

Kanji

• 三 three. Read as みつ.
• 指 indicate. Read as ゆび.

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