Meaning

Primary

Armpit

Alternative

Under One's Arm

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

わき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji. Now isn't that a bit wacky (わき)?

Context

Context Sentences

俺が逆らうと、兄貴はよく脇をこしょばしてきました。

My older brother used to tickle my armpits when I opposed him.

Kanji Composition