R Category Flashcards
R:
Index and middle finger=extended.
Thumb, ring finger, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the index and middle finger twist together so that the middle finger is behind the index finger.
Rabbit:
Version 1: Dominant hand: Index and middle finger=extended and against each other. Thumb=extended and separated. Ring and pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the side of the pinky against the forehead so that the palm faces away from you. Then move the index and middle finger up and down twice. Notes: Like “horse” but flipped around.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms face you. Cross the hands at the wrist. Move the index and middle fingers move up and down twice.
Race:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the thumbs pointing upwards. Tilt the hands forward and backwards (with the thumb pointing to you) asynchronously.
Notes: Also means “compete” and “sports”.
Radiator:
Version 1:
Fingerspell it.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Move both hands to their respective sides, turn them to the side, and then downward. This outlines a radiator. Then you can pour water on the top, show hot steam is coming out, or you are screwing the cap on top.
Notes: There are a lot of different ways to sign this.
Rain:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you. Move the hands downward so that the fingers face outward. Move the hands down slightly and make the same motion again. Then do this action one more time for a total of 3 times.
Notes: You can indicate how heavy it rained by your facial expression, how exact your hand motions are, and how many fingers you have extended. Ex: Having only the index finger extended can indicate that it was only drizzling.
Rainbow:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 4 handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing downward. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with the tips of the fingers touching. Move the dominant hand up and to the side in an arc until it reaches the dominant side of the chest and goes in the same position as the non-dominant hand.
Raised eyebrows:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
X handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the index finger would be pointing upwards if it was not partially curled. Place both by your eyebrows. Then move the hands upward.
Notes: You can move the eyebrows up along with the hands.
Ram:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands at the side of your head with the fingers pointing to your head. Spin both hands in a circle.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands at the side of your head. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. The palm of the hands are facing you. Move both hands toward the back of the head, and change them into S handshapes. The palms of the hands should be facing outwards.
Version 3: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have both hands at the side of your head with the index finger pointing to your head. Spin both hands in a circle.
Ramming:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of the hands up. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Move both hands towards each other. When they meet, turn both upward so that the pinkies are pointing upward.
Notes: Symbolizes two animals with horns ramming into each other. It also means “clash”.
Ratio:
Dominant hand:
Index finger and thumb=slightly curled to make a circle.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand facing you (the fingers would be pointing upwards if they were extended), thrust your hand slightly outward and then move it down and move it slightly outward again.
Notes: You are pointing out the colon present in ratios.
Rarely:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointed to the side. Hit the side of the index finger on the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand in an even bigger and slower loop than once in a while.
Notes: Think of it as someone rarely emphasizing in a sentence. “Rarely, do I ever…”. That is why it is a big and slow loop.
Raspberry:
Letter R + “berry” sign.
Rationalize:
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the fingertips point to the side of your forehead. Move the hand in circles.
Notes: It also means “realize” and “reason”.
Read:
Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant index and middle finger point to the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then flap the dominant hand up and down a few times.
Ready:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands up with the hands close together. Then move the hands farther away from each other to their sides of the chest.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands in front of you. Then move both hands to one side.
Notes: This version would be done for the use of ready in a statement. Ex: “I am ready”.
Version 3:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands at your shoulders with the fingers pointing upwards. The backs of the hands would be facing you. Then shake both hands slightly.
Notes: This version would be used for questions such as “Are you ready?” (The eyebrows would be up).
Real:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against your mouth and then move it away from you.
Notes: It also means “actual”, “indeed”, “sure”, and “true”.
Realize:
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the fingertips point to the side of your forehead. Move the hand in circles.
Notes: It also means “reason” and “rationalize”.
Really:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against your mouth and then move it away from you. Raise your eyebrows as well.
Reason:
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the fingertips point to the side of your forehead. Move the hand in circles.
Notes: It also means “rationalize” and “realize”.
Recent:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the pinky finger against your cheek. Then move your index finger up and down (like you do in the “who” sign).
Notes: For “very recent”, move your shoulder up.
Receive:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then change both hands to an S handshape. Rest the dominant fist on top of the non-dominant fist. Finally, move both hands towards you.
Notes: Also means “get”.
Recognize: General
Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your cheek. Then move the dominant hand outward and have the tip of the index finger touch the bottom of the palm of the non-dominant hand. Notes: Also means “notice”.
Recognize: Recognize something specific
Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your cheek. Then take the hand away, turn the back towards you and point to whatever you specifically recognize. Notes: Also means “notice”.
Recommend:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up with the fingers pointing outwards. Then move the hands outward and slightly up, moving them towards the other person.
Notes: It also means “provide”, “offer”, and “suggest”.
Record:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the slightly curled index finger of the dominant hand next to the non-dominant hand and go in a circle.
Notes: The circle movement of the dominant hand can represent rolling, or the ways old film was recorded.
Recover:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the hands at the sides of your chest with the palms facing you. Then curl your hands into a fist and puff up your chest.
Notes: Can also be interpreted as “courage”, “cure”, “brave”, “heal”, “healthy”, and “strong”.
Rectangle:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb=extended. Index finger=slightly curled. Middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the index fingers and thumbs of both hands be facing each other to make a small rectangle shape. Then pull the hands away from each other and have the thumb and index finger touch. It also means “brick”, “card”, “check”, “envelope”, and “sheet”.
Red:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the tip of the index finger against the nose. Then take the finger away from the nose and slightly curl it.
Reduce:
Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the finger pointing outwards. Then have the back of the dominant hand up with the finger pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand downwards, but the index fingers of both hands do not touch. Notes: Also means “treatment”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then, move the dominant hand downwards to signify less.
Notes: Also means “less”.
Reflux:
Dominant hand:
Index and thumb=curled to make a small circle.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the pinky against the middle of your chest. The palm should be up. Extend the index finger, so it points upward. Repeat a few times.
Notes: Can be accompanied by a body motion like you would if you hiccuped. It can also mean “hiccup”.
Refrigerator:
Version 1:
Fingerspell R-E-F.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointed upwards. Then shake both hands slightly like they are shivering.
Register:
Version 1: Dominant hand: R handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Place the fingers of the dominant hand against the fingers and then the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Version 2:
“Signature”.
Regular:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. The two hands will be perpendicular to each other. Then spin the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand, hitting the non-dominant hand as it moves along. Do that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: It also means “appropriate”, “righteous”, and “routine”.
Rehabilitation/rehab:
Dominant hand: R handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up, and the palm of the dominant hand face you. Then place the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand’s palm and tap against it twice.
Rehearse:
Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing outward. Have the back of the fingers of the dominant hand rub on top of the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “practice” and “train”.
Reindeer:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: With the palm of both hands facing outwards, have the hands at the top and side of your head. Then move both hands to the side and upwards.
Notes: Also means “deer”.
Reject:
Version 1: Turn down
Thumbs down handshape.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, turned downward, and against each other.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the fingers of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then run the back of the fingers against the palm of the non-dominant hand as you turn the index-pinky fingers upward.
Relationship:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Interlock the thumb-index fingers of both hands. Then either thrust both hands forward or move them to the side (both are valid versions).
Relax:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Place the fingertips against the top sides of your chest with the hands crossing at the wrist. The non-dominant hand should be on the inside. Then rotate the wrists so that the arms move downward slightly, but the fingers barely move.
Notes: Also means “rest”.
Relieved:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Place the side of the index finger for both hands against the chest. Exhale and move your hands down a little.
Remember:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Have the thumb of the dominant hand touch the side of your forehead. Then bring the dominant hand down so that the two thumbs touch.
Notes: To say “not remember”, do the same sign while shaking your head.
Remove:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand downward and close the dominant hand into a fist. Then move the dominant hand to the side and extend and separate all the fingers. Notes: Also means “eliminate”.
Rent:
Fingerspell it or sign “monthly”.
Reply:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand in front of you with the hand turned to the side and the index finger pointing upwards. Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your mouth. Turn both hands down so that the index fingers point outwards and have the backs of the hands now face up.
Notes: It also means “answer”, “command”, “order”, “report”, and “response”.
