Japanese word

アーム

Pronunciation

Romajiāmu

Meaning

  • nounarm

Example

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.

Illustration for アーム (arm)

More examples

工場ではロボットのアームを遠隔操作します。kō jō de wa ro bo tto no ā mu o en kaku sō sa shi ma su

In the factory, workers operate the robot arm remotely.

Core concept

Describes a part that extends from a main body to reach, support, or move something like a human arm.

Common phrases

  • アームを操作するā mu o sō sa su ru

    operate an arm

  • アームを動かすā mu o ugo ka su

    move an arm

  • アームの位置ā mu no i chi

    the position of an arm

Similar words

腕ude: A human body part extending from the shoulder and used for reaching, holding, or moving.

Definition in Japanese

機械や装置から突き出て、物を支えたり動かしたりする部分。ki kai ya sō chi ka ra tsu ki de te mono o sasa e ta ri ugo ka shi ta ri su ru bu bun

Word origin

The Japanese noun アーム (āmu, "arm") is borrowed from English arm, from Old English earm, and is used for machine parts that extend and move like an arm.

Usage tips

  • English arm can describe a branch of a larger organization or body of water, but Japanese アーム (āmu) usually does not carry these extended senses.

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