How to sign “Man” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Man” instead
Step by step
- Open your dominant hand with the fingers together pointing up.
- Touch your thumb to your forehead, palm facing left.
- Bring the hand straight down to your chest.
- Finish with the thumb touching your chest, fingers still pointing up.
- Keep the motion smooth and centered — starting at the chin instead would mean WOMAN.
Practice tip
Same start as FATHER at the forehead, then carried down to the chest for MAN.
Fingerspell “Man”
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.