To sign pajama, you will use a quick fingerspelled abbreviation by signing the letters P and J. First, form a 'P' handshape with your dominant hand by pointing your index finger forward, pointing your middle finger straight down, and resting your thumb against your middle finger. Then, transition smoothly into a 'J' handshape by extending your pinky finger and scooping it outward to draw a 'J' in the air. Keep the motion fluid and relaxed.
To sign this, you can sign 'time', 'put on', 'your', and then use the quick P-J motion for 'pajama'. Make sure the transition between the P and J is smooth.
Sign 'yesterday', 'I', 'buy', 'new', and finish with the P-J sign for 'pajama'. The context makes it clear you are talking about the clothing.
Point to the person to sign 'you', sign 'still', and then sign 'pajama' (P-J). Raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate that you are asking a yes/no question.
To sign this, you can sign 'time', 'put on', 'your', and then use the quick P-J motion for 'pajama'. Make sure the transition between the P and J is smooth.
Sign 'yesterday', 'I', 'buy', 'new', and finish with the P-J sign for 'pajama'. The context makes it clear you are talking about the clothing.
Point to the person to sign 'you', sign 'still', and then sign 'pajama' (P-J). Raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate that you are asking a yes/no question.
No, you do not need to add an 'S' handshape at the end. The sign 'P-J' is universally understood to mean either singular or plural pajamas, depending entirely on the context of your sentence.
Yes, signing 'SLEEP' followed by 'CLOTHES' is another perfectly valid and descriptive way to say pajamas. However, 'P-J' is highly favored in everyday conversation because it is much quicker to sign.
When forming the 'P', your palm will naturally face downward and slightly inward. As you transition into the 'J', your hand rotates so your palm faces forward while your pinky draws the letter.
