指 (Kanji for finger / point at)

Onyomi

SHI

SHE points with her hand to emphasize the gist of her argument.

ゆび	finger ★★★★★
さ＊す	literally point at. Figuratively, point to (i.e. these economic indicators point to a recession) Also means aim for. (the title belt). ★★★☆☆

指摘(してき) する

To point out a shortcoming ★★☆☆☆
指 (finger / point at) + 摘 (pluck) = 指摘 (To point out a shortcoming)

To point out a shortcoming - You can use it about your friends. Or "The critic pointed out the shortcomings of the play."

人差し指(ひとさしゆび)

index finger ★★☆☆☆
人 (person) + 差 (discriminate) + 指 (finger / point at) = 人差し指 (index finger)

index finger (literally, "the people-pointing finger")

指示(しじ)

instructions　 ★☆☆☆☆
指 (finger / point at) + 示 (show) = 指示 (instructions　)

instructions　ー not like instructions from your boss, but like the instruction manual you get with your new vacuum cleaner.

	Meaning	Hint	Radical
脂	animal fat	ORGAN	月
指	finger / point at	HAND	手

Animal fat is an ORGAN, but fingers are attached to your HAND.