English–Japanese

“elbow” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihiji

Example

肘が痛いです。hiji ga ita i de su

My elbow hurts.

Illustration for 肘 (elbow)

How to say “elbow” in Japanese

“Elbow” in Japanese is 肘 (hiji).

肘 (hiji, "elbow") is the joint that connects the upper and lower parts of the arm and supports bending and resting.

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

Example sentences with 肘

机に肘をついて本を読みます。tsukue ni hiji o tsu i te hon o yo mi ma su

I read with my elbow resting on the desk.

Tips for using 肘

  • The phrase 肘をつく (hiji o tsuku) means to rest one's elbow on a surface and can sound impolite at a meal in Japan.

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