Kanji What does the kanji 脇 mean? 脇 means armpit; side, flank. On'yomi キョウ. Kun'yomi わき、わけ. Quick factsOn'yomiキョウKun'yomiわき、わけStrokes10 脇On'yomi キョウKun'yomi わき、わけ10 strokesarmpit; side, flankBuilt from月moon, month 4 strokes力power 2 strokesStroke order · 10 strokesWatch it written12345678910Common words脇わきside; armpit