How to sign junior in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Third-year student

Sign Instructions:

With your dominant hand underneath your non-dominant hand, tap the index finger of your dominant hand on the palm of your non-dominant hand.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for junior
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for junior
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Third-year student or suffix

Sign Instructions:

Sign the letters "J" and "R".

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for junior
Extend your pinky finger while curling in the rest of your fingers towards the palm.
Dominant Handshape for junior
Extend your index and middle fingers, bring the index finger under the middle finger, and fold the other fingers into the palm.

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