How to sign “Sense” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Sense” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Bend your dominant index finger into a hooked shape, keeping the remaining fingers closed.
- Raise the hand to the side of your head, holding it near the temple.
- Tap the hooked fingertip twice against the side of your head with a small, crisp motion.
- Keep your palm facing inward toward your head throughout both taps.
- Pair the sign with a slightly puzzled or neutral expression, matching a 'does that make sense?' question.
Practice tip
This is the 'does that make sense?' sense — a hooked finger tapping the temple twice.
Fingerspell “Sense”
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.