Vocabulary

What does 腕 (うで, ude) mean?

腕 (うで, ude) means arm; skill, ability.

Quick facts
Readingうで
Romajiude
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
うで
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonude

arm; skill, ability

  1. 1noun arm
  2. 2noun ability; skill; talent
  3. 3noun (physical) strength

Example sentences

  • He is skilled at cooking.

  • My arm hurts, so I can't raise it.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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