Word details

脇が甘い

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 脇が甘い.

Dictionary

Entry

脇が甘いわきが甘いワキが甘いわきがあまい (脇が甘い/わきが甘い)ワキがあまい (ワキが甘い)~い Adj.ExpressionFreq #58441
1

Sumo

poor at preventing one's opponent from getting an underarm grip

2

Idiomatic expression

having weak defenses; off one's guard; vulnerable (to attack)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role

10 strokesFrequency 1,806Grade 8

On

キョウ

Kun

わきわけ

sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary

5 strokesFrequency 1,248JLPT N2Grade 8

On

カン

Kun

あま.いあま.えるあま.やかすうま.い

Nanori

かも

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