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脇明け

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 脇明け

腋明け
きあけ
Noun
Freq #309017
1

robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides, and no wrapped fabric along the bottom

2

small opening in the side of traditional Japanese clothing (where the sleeve meets the bodice, below the armpit); clothing with such an opening (usu. worn by women or children)

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
8 strokes
Frequency: 67
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

bright
light

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
ミン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.かり
あか.るい
あか.るむ
あか.らむ
あき.らか
あ.ける
-あ.け
あ.く
あ.くる
あ.かす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あきら
あけ
あす
きら
さや
さやか
とし
はる
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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