Japanese

かた
Meaning: shoulder
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

肩

Example sentences

He tapped me on the shoulder.
彼は肩に積もった雪を振り払った。
He shook off the snow that had accumulated on his shoulders.
疲れたので、肩を揉んでもらった。
Since I was tired, I had my shoulders massaged.
彼は長い髪を肩まで垂らしている。
He has his long hair hanging down to his shoulders.
重い荷物を肩に担いで、坂道を登った。
I carried heavy luggage on my shoulder and climbed up the slope.
彼は私の肩を叩いて、『よくやった』と言ってくれた。
He patted me on the shoulder and said, 'Well done.'
重い荷物の紐が肩に食い込んで痛い。
The strap of the heavy luggage is digging into my shoulder and it hurts.
このジャケットは肩のあたりが少し窮屈だ
This jacket is a bit tight around the shoulders.
彼女は僕の肩を叩き、そっと耳打ちした。
She tapped my shoulder and whispered softly in my ear.
彼は黒いマントを肩に羽織り、寒い夜の中へ出て行った。
He threw his black cloak over his shoulders and went out into the cold night.

Usage Notes

Refers to the part of the human body where the arm joins the torso.

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