What does 指紋 mean?
指紋 is a Japanese noun meaning “fingerprint” in English. It is written as 指紋 in kanji, しもん in hiragana, and shimon in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
警察はナイフから指紋を取った。
The police took fingerprints from the knife.
スマホは指紋で開けられる。
You can unlock your phone with your fingerprint.