Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “except,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it in front of your body. Then, open your fingers and move your hand slightly to the side, as if you are pushing something away from…

Sign the word “target” by first forming a fist with your dominant hand, then extending your index finger and aiming it forward as if pointing at a target.

To sign the word “background,” use both hands to form the letter “B” with your fingers and place them at the sides of your head, then move your hands backwards while keeping your fingers touching your head.

To sign the word “approved,” make a thumbs-up gesture with your dominant hand and tap it against the palm of your other hand.

To sign the word “race,” use your dominant hand to make a fist and draw it quickly across your face from one side to the other, mimicking the movement of a car racing.

To sign the word “Japanese,” use two fingers on your dominant hand to draw a diagonal line across your chest, starting from your shoulder and ending at your opposite hip.

To sign the word “detailed,” use two fingers to lightly brush down the side of your face from your temple to your jaw, while keeping your other hand stationary.

To sign the word “Richard,” first make a closed fist with your dominant hand. Then, extend your index finger and tap it twice on your forehead, near your hairline. This represents the letter “R” in American Sign Language. Next, using…

To sign the word “unless,” start with both hands in fists with your thumbs pointing upward. Then, move your hands downward and spread your fingers to create an “L” shape with your index fingers and thumbs. Finally, bring your index…

To sign the word “born”, make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on the center of your chest. Then, extend your index finger and trace a small circle on your chest. This represents the idea of being…