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What does アキレス腱 (アキレスけん, akiresuken) mean?

アキレス腱 (アキレスけん, akiresuken) means Achilles tendon; calcaneal tendon.

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Readingアキレスけん
Romajiakiresuken
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アキレスけん
akiresuken

Achilles tendon; calcaneal tendon

  1. 1noun Achilles tendon; calcaneal tendon
  2. 2noun Achilles' heel; vulnerable point

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