Japanese Conversation · Level 42
90 words
Japanese word
両腕
Pronunciation
Romajiryōude
Meaning
- nounboth arms
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Treats the left and right arms together when describing their position, movement, or use.
Common phrases
両腕を広げるryō ude o hiro ge ru
spread both arms
両腕を組むryō ude o ku mu
cross both arms
両腕を上げるryō ude o a ge ru
raise both arms
Definition in Japanese
人の左右の二本の腕。hito no sa yū no ni pon no ude
Word origin
The Japanese compound 両腕 (ryōude) joins 両 (ryō, "both") with 腕 (ude, "arm") to denote both arms as a pair.
Usage tips
- Japanese often leaves the possessor unstated with 両腕 (ryōude), because the context usually makes clear whose arms are meant.