掖 Kanji meaning "side (of body), carry under arm"

Jiten frequency #4789Kanken Level 111 strokes

Meanings

side (of body), carry under arm

On'yomi

エキ

Kun'yomi

たす.けるわきばさ.む

Composed of

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Reading usage

掖(わき)armpit#138239

Most common words using this kanji

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