Jisho

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わき 脇
Common word JLPT N3 Wanikani level 48 Play audio Links
Noun
1. armpit; under one's arm; side; flank​
Noun
2. beside; close to; near; by​also written as 傍, 側
  • かれ彼
  • が
  • ブリーフケース
  • を
  • わき脇
  • に
  • かか抱えて
  • やってくる
  • の
  • が
  • み見えた
    • 。
I saw him coming with his briefcase under his arm.
Noun
3. aside; to the side; away; out of the way​
Noun
4. off-track; off-topic​
Noun
5. deuteragonist; supporting role​usu. written ワキ in Noh
Noun
6. second verse (in a linked series of poems)​Abbreviation, See also 脇句
Other forms
腋 【わき】、掖 【わき】
Notes
腋: Rarely-used kanji form. 掖: Rarely-used kanji form.

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