Japanese

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

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Example sentences

彼は料理の腕を磨くために、毎日練習している。
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.

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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