Arm in Japanese
"arm" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
腕
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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "arm". The most common choice is shown first.
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arm, ability, talent
Reading: wan
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'flesh' (月) with 'bend' (宛), representing the bending body part—arms. Also means skill.
What it carries
Symbolizes arms, technique, and ability. Represents physical arms and capability to accomplish things.
Related kanji for "arm"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for arm?
The most common kanji for "arm" is 腕, read as wan. It means arm, ability, talent. Related kanji: 肘 (arm).
How many strokes does 腕 have?
腕 has 12 strokes.