両脇
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 両脇
1
both sides
Examples
ろうそくの両端を燃やすことは、極めて簡単にろうそくを溶かすことになる - 美女を両脇に抱え込んだプレイボーイのように。
Burning the candle at both ends reduces the candle to wax in a hurry - just like a playboy having a pretty girl on each arm.
Kanji in this Word
両
6 strokes
Frequency: 247
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
both
old Japanese coin
counter for carriages (e.g., in a train)
two
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
てる
ふたつ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もろ
脇
10 strokes
Frequency: 1806
Grade 8
Meanings
armpit
the other way
another place
flank
supporting role
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わき
わけ
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