Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 脇明け(わきあけ) in Japanese

脇明け, 腋明け
Kana Reading
わきあけ
Romaji
wakiake
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides, and no wrapped fabric along the bottom
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    small opening in the side of traditional Japanese clothing (where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit); clothing with such an opening (usu. worn by women or children)


Kanji in this word

10 strokes

armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: わき, わけ

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

bright, light

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ, ミン

Kun'Yomi: あ.かり, あか.るい, あか.るむ, あか.らむ, あき.らか, あ.ける, -あ.け, あ.く, あ.くる, あ.かす

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12 strokes

armpit, side

On'Yomi: エキ, セキ

Kun'Yomi: わき

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