How to sign “Last” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Last” instead
Step by step
- Make a flat hand with your dominant hand, keeping all fingers together and straight.
- Hold the flat hand out in front of your dominant shoulder, a few inches away.
- Move the hand inward toward your shoulder in one smooth, deliberate motion.
- Keep your palm facing back toward your shoulder throughout the entire movement.
- Keep your face relaxed and your head still; let the backward motion carry the meaning.
Practice tip
Think of reaching back over your shoulder into the past — last week, last time.
Fingerspell “Last”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.