shi- root words — words with the shi- root

The root shi- comes from Japanese shi, meaning finger. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including shiatsu. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the shi- root

Explore words with shi- — words containing the shi- root and sharing its sense of "finger". Examples include shiatsu. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does shi- mean?

The shi- root means finger, from Japanese shi. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.