後ろ指

うしろゆび

Also written 後指

Meanings

1. Noun criticizing someone behind their back; backbiting (usu. as 〜を指される) See also: 後ろ指を指される (うしろゆびをさされる).

Kanji

• 後 after. Read as うしろ.
• 指 indicate. Read as ゆび.

Example sentences

• 後指を指すのはやめたまえ。
  Don't talk about people behind their backs.

Common phrases

• 後ろ指を指す (うしろゆびをさす) to talk about someone behind their back

Words containing 後ろ指

• 後ろ指を指す (うしろゆびをさす) to talk about someone behind their back
• 後ろ指を指される (うしろゆびをさされる) to be talked about behind one's back

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