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Kanji dictionary: 脇 (armpit)
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脇
Armpit
This kanji has
10
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 9
.
This kanji belongs to
jinmeyō (name)
kanji.
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Meaning:
armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role
On reading:
キョウ
kyō
Kun reading:
わき、わけ
waki, wake
Use examples
- 脇道
わきみち
a side road, a byway, a bypath
脇差し
わきざし
Wakizashi, a short sword
脇の下
わきのした
the armpit
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