also: てゆび
noun
Refers specifically to a finger or fingers, often in medical or anatomical contexts.
手指の消毒を徹底してください。
Please thoroughly disinfect your fingers.
noun
hands and fingers; hands
Broader term encompassing both hands and fingers; used in contexts like hygiene or dexterity.
手指の洗浄を怠らないでください。
Please do not neglect washing your hands and fingers.
手指の運動は脳の活性化に良い。
Hand and finger exercises are good for brain activation.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 指 (finger). The reading しゅし is the on'yomi, while てゆび is a kun'yomi compound reading.