To sign country, hold your non-dominant arm across your chest so your hand rests near your opposite shoulder. Form a flat shape with your dominant hand. Rub the palm of your dominant hand in a continuous circular motion on your non-dominant forearm, right near the elbow.
Sign 'country' followed by 'you from'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows at the end of the sentence, as this is the standard facial expression for 'wh-' questions in ASL.
Use the sign for 'country' after signing 'travel' and 'new'. Ensure your non-dominant arm stays steady as your dominant hand makes the circular motion to clearly establish the concept of a nation.
Sign 'my', 'favorite', and then 'country' before signing 'Japan'. Keep the circular rubbing motion of 'country' smooth and distinct so it flows naturally into the next sign.
Sign 'country' followed by 'you from'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows at the end of the sentence, as this is the standard facial expression for 'wh-' questions in ASL.
Use the sign for 'country' after signing 'travel' and 'new'. Ensure your non-dominant arm stays steady as your dominant hand makes the circular motion to clearly establish the concept of a nation.
Sign 'my', 'favorite', and then 'country' before signing 'Japan'. Keep the circular rubbing motion of 'country' smooth and distinct so it flows naturally into the next sign.
Yes, you should always use your dominant hand to do the moving (the circular rubbing) and your non-dominant arm as the stationary base across your chest. This keeps your signing consistent and natural.
Yes! This sign can mean 'country' as in a nation (like Canada or Mexico), or 'country' as in rural areas and the countryside. The exact meaning will be clear based on the context of your conversation.
Keep the circle relatively small and contained to the area just above or directly on your elbow. The motion shouldn't travel up and down your entire forearm.
