Meaning

Primary

Arm

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

うで
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

アイツのラーメン作りの腕は、プロのラーメン職人と肩をならべるほどだ。

His ramen making skills are on par with professional ramen chefs.

腕の力がなさすぎて荷物が運べない。

I’ve got too little arm strength to carry the luggage.

「フグのこと、どう思う?」「正直に言うと、私の好みじゃないわ。私は筋肉モリモリの腕の男が好きなの。」

"What do you think of Fugu?" "To be honest, he’s not my type. I prefer a guy with muscular arms."

Kanji Composition