Japanese word

腕

Pronunciation

Romajiude

Meaning

  • nounarm

Example

腕が痛いです。ude ga ita i de su

My arm hurts.

Illustration for 腕 (arm)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 腕を上げるude o a ge ru

    raise an arm

  • 腕を組むude o ku mu

    cross one's arms

  • 腕を伸ばすude o no ba su

    stretch one's arm

  • 腕を曲げるude o ma ge ru

    bend one's arm

  • 腕を振るude o fu ru

    swing one's arms

Similar words

アームāmu: A loanword used for this body part, especially in sports, fashion, and technical contexts.

Definition in Japanese

人の肩から手首までの部分。転じて、仕事などを成し遂げる能力。hito no kata ka ra te kubi ma de no bu bun ten ji te shi goto na do o na shi to ge ru nō ryoku

Word origin

The native Japanese word 腕 (ude, "arm") extends from the body part to the ability shown in using it, while the word's deeper origin is not securely established.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • skillnoun

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