Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of わきが甘い(わきがあまい) in Japanese

わきが甘い, 脇が甘い
Kana Reading
わきがあまい
Romaji
wakigāmai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    preventing one's opponent from getting an underarm grip (in sumo)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    having weak defenses


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 2

5 strokes

sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: あま.い, あま.える, あま.やかす, うま.い

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