Kanji

What does the kanji 腕 mean?

腕 means arm; skill, ability. On'yomi ワン. Kun'yomi うで.

Quick facts
On'yomiワン
Kun'yomiうで
Strokes12
Main radical肉
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ワンKun'yomi うで
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

arm; skill, ability

Memory hook

The flesh (月) curving round (宛) from shoulder to wrist — ARM, ABILITY.

Main radical

肉meat 6 strokes

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 腕うでarm; skill, ability

More words with this kanji

  • 腕前うでまえskill, ability, proficiency

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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