English–Japanese

“arm” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoアーム (āmu)

Pronunciation

Romajiude

Example

腕が痛いです。ude ga ita i de su

My arm hurts.

Illustration for 腕 (arm)

How to say “arm” in Japanese

“Arm” in Japanese is 腕 (ude).

Links the physical arm with the practical ability expressed through using it.

Full entry for 腕: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 腕

わたしは腕を上げます。wa ta shi wa ude o a ge ma su

I raise my arm.

荷物を持つと、腕が少し疲れます。ni motsu o mo tsu to ude ga suko shi tsuka re ma su

My arm gets a little tired when I carry luggage.

Tips for using 腕

  • In casual Japanese, 腕 (ude) can appear in comments about a person's practical performance, including cooking, sports, and crafts.

Other Japanese words for “arm”

ロボットのアームが箱を運びます。ro bo tto no ā mu ga bako o hako bi ma su

The robot's arm carries a box.

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