Meaning of 脇 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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脇, 腋, 掖JLPT 3
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Kana Readingわき
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Romajiwaki
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- armpit; under one's arm; side; flank
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- beside; close to; near; by
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- aside; to the side; away; out of the way
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- off-track; off-topic
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- deuteragonist; supporting role
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- second verse (in a linked series of poems)
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Example Sentences
脇, 腋, 掖, わき used in context
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Would you mind standing aside?
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Don't be a back-seat driver.
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She put her knitting aside and stood up.
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She had a white book under her arm.
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She pulled the curtain aside.
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I stepped aside for her to pass by.
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Kanji found in this word
armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role
On: キョウ
Kun: わき, わけ
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