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脇の下

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 脇の下

わきの下
腋の下
きのした
Noun
Freq #25064
1

armpit; axilla

Examples
彼はわきの下に本を抱えている。
He is holding his books under his arm.

Kanji in this Word

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
3 strokes
Frequency: 97
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

below
down
descend
give
low
inferior

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
した
しも
もと
さ.げる
さ.がる
くだ.る
くだ.り
くだ.す
-くだ.す
くだ.さる
お.ろす
お.りる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さか
しと
12 strokes

Meanings

armpit
side

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エキ
セキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わき
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