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“both arms” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiryōude

Example

両腕を大きく広げます。ryō ude o ō ki ku hiro ge ma su

I spread both arms wide.

Illustration for 両腕 (both arms)

How to say “both arms” in Japanese

“Both arms” in Japanese is 両腕 (ryōude).

Treats the left and right arms together when describing their position, movement, or use.

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

Example sentences with 両腕

運動の前に、両腕をゆっくり回します。un dō no mae ni ryō ude o yu kku ri mawa shi ma su

I slowly rotate both arms before exercising.

Tips for using 両腕

  • Japanese often leaves the possessor unstated with 両腕 (ryōude), because the context usually makes clear whose arms are meant.

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