Translation of Japanese word "腕" to English
腕
うで
[ude]
IPA: /ude/
Meaning
NounThe portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.
How to use
腕 (ude) — 'arm / ability / skill'. 腕がいい — skilled / capable. 腕を組む — cross one's arms. 腕時計 (udedokei) — wristwatch.
🇬🇧 English
arm
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 腕
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): うで
Romaji Transcription: ude
Example Sentences
腕を洗います。
うでをあらいます。
I wash my arm.
腕を洗うと、手が綺麗になる。
Washing the arm makes the hand clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "腕" mean?▼
The Japanese word "腕" means "arm" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "腕"?▼
The word "腕" is read as "うで" (ude). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the part of the arm from the shoulder to the wrist.".
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