Japanese

うで
Meaning: arm; skill; ability
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

腕

Example sentences

He practices every day to improve his cooking skills.
彼女は厨房で自慢の腕を振るった。
She showed off her cooking skills in the kitchen.
赤ん坊は母親の腕の中で眠りについた。
The baby fell asleep in its mother's arms.
彼はたくましい腕をしている。
He has sturdy arms.
彼は厨房で腕をふるった。
He showed off his skills in the kitchen.
看護師は彼の腕に包帯を巻いた。
The nurse wrapped a bandage around his arm.
腕を水平に保つ。
Keep your arms horizontal.
彼女は掴まれた腕を振りほどいた。
She shook off the arm that was grabbed.
彼は腕のいい大工だ。
He is a skilled carpenter.
事故の傷痕が、今も腕に残っている。
The scar from the accident still remains on my arm.

Usage Notes

While it literally means 'arm', it is frequently used figuratively to refer to someone's skill or proficiency in a particular craft.

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