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่
Arm, Skill
ใใง (ude)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
In Japanese, ่ doesn't only mean 'arm.' Expressions like ่ ใใใ literally mean 'good arm,' but actually describe someone who is highly skilled at their job.
Memory Trick
Imagine a master craftsman confidently using his strong arms to create beautiful furniture. His skilled arms help you remember ่ means both 'arm' and 'skill.'
Readings
Onyomi: ใฏใณ (wan)
Kunyomi: ใใง (ude)
Example Words
่
ใใง (ude)
Arm
่
ๅ
ใใงใพใ (udemae)
Skill
่
ๆ่จ
ใใงใฉใใ (udedokei)
Wristwatch
่
ๅ
ใใใใใ (wanryoku)
Arm strength
Example Sentence
ๅฝผ ใฏ ๆ็ ใฎ ่ ใ ใใใงใใ
ใใ ใฏ ใใใใ ใฎ ใใง ใ ใใใงใใ
kare wa ryouri no ude ga ii desu
He is good at cooking.