脇

腋、 掖

Reading

Kana: わき

Romaji: waki

Definitions

noun

1

armpit; under one's arm; side; flank

2

beside; close to; near; by

Note: also written as 傍, 側

3

aside; to the side; away; out of the way

4

off-track; off-topic

5

deuteragonist; supporting role

Note: usu. written ワキ in Noh

6

second verse (in a linked series of poems)

Note: abbreviation

See also: 脇句

Kanji

脇

Readings: キョウ、 わき、 わけ

Meanings: armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role

腋

Readings: エキ、 セキ、 わき

Meanings: armpit, side

掖

Readings: エキ、 たす.ける、 わきばさ.む

Meanings: side (of body), carry under arm

Example Sentences

わき腹(ばら)が痛(いた)い。

➥I've got a pain in my side.

脇(わき)によってください。

➥Please step aside.

彼(かれ)は脇腹(わきばら)が痛(いた)いのです。

➥He has pains in his side.

脇腹(わきばら)が少(すこ)し痛(いた)い。

➥I have a slight pain in my side.

脇(わき)の下(した)に汗(あせ)をかいた。

➥I perspired under the arms.

道(みち)の脇(わき)に寄(よ)せてください。

➥Pull over to the side, please.