How do I use the written ASL dictionary? | How do I write in written ASL?

Current spacabulary count: 171
(Since the Dictionary is a work in progress, not all the handshapes/digits
are represented here yet. If you get an error, email us!)








Other Symbols English Alphabet


How to Use the ASL Writing Dictionary

Click a handshape/digit to see a list of signs using that handshape/digit. The signs are ordered in the following sequence:

If you are looking for a specific word, use the above search input to type the English gloss.

About Written ASL
Written ASL (si5s) was invented by Robert Arnold. Learn more about Robert Arnold and si5s at the Si5s organization. Adrean and Julia appreciate his feedback on the original Writing Dictionary.


ASL Writing Dictionary originally developed by Adrean Clark and Julia Dameron.
All contents © ASLwrite. You may freely write the words you find here.
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