掖
掖
side (of body), carry under arm
11 strokes
On
エキ
Kun
たす.けるわきばさ.む
Dictionary
Common Words
1
armpit; under one's arm; side; flank
2
Also written as 傍, 側
beside; close to; near; by
Examples
彼がブリーフケースを脇に抱えてやってくるのが見えた。
I saw him coming with his briefcase under his arm.
3
aside; to the side; away; out of the way
4
off-track; off-topic
5
Usu. written ワキ in Noh
deuteragonist; supporting role
6
Abbreviation
second verse (in a linked series of poems)
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Abbreviation
unstitched, open side of some traditional Japanese clothing; clothing with such an open side
2
robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides and no ran
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